SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 6 less than twice the first number. Their difference is 10 less than four times the second number. Find each of the numbers.

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Question 202973: The sum of two numbers is 6 less than twice the first number. Their difference is 10 less than four times the second number. Find each of the numbers.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the first number. Let represent the second number. Then:



and



Solve the system for the ordered pair solution

Hint: Solving the second equation for is a simple matter and leads you directly to a solution by substitution.


John