SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 54.the larger number is 6 less than four times the smaller number.find the numbers

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Question 417029: the sum of two numbers is 54.the larger number is 6 less than four times the smaller number.find the numbers
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Hi

the larger number is 6 less than four times the smaller number

Let x and ( 4x-6) represent the smaller and larger number respectively

Question states***

   x + (4x-6) = 54

Solving for x

      5x = 60

       x = 12   The two numbers are 12 and 42  (48-6)



CHECKING our Answer***

     12 + 42 = 54