SOLUTION: The sum of two integers is 32. Four less than twice the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number.

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Question 1058796: The sum of two integers is 32. Four less than twice the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number.
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The sum of two integers is 32. Four less than twice the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number.
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x + y = 32
x = 2y-4
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Sub for x in the 1st equation