SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 4 less than twice the larger number. The difference between the two numbers is 2 less than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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Question 1046831: The sum of two numbers is 4 less than twice the larger number. The difference between the two numbers is 2 less than the smaller number. Find the numbers. Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathTherapy:Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x + y = 2x
x - y = y - 2
therefore:
-x + y = 0 x - 2y = -2
-y -2
y = 2 and x = 2
AND
2 + 2 = 2*2 CHECKS!
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two numbers is 4 less than twice the larger number. The difference between the two numbers is 2 less than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
