SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 12 less than four times the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 63. Find the two numbers.

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Question 1123992: The larger of two numbers is 12 less than four times the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 63. Find the two numbers.
Answer by jerryguo41(197) About Me  (Show Source):
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System of Equations:
Let bigger number = X
Let smaller number = Y
X%2BY=63
X=4Y-12
Plug in:
%284Y-12%29%2BY=63
4Y%2BY-12=63
5Y=75
Y=15
X=4%2815%29-12
X=48
The two numbers are 48 and 15