SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 20. Twice the first number plus four times the second is 64. Find the numbers. (please only use one variable) Thanks!

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Question 1177894: The sum of two numbers is 20. Twice the first number plus four times the second is 64. Find the numbers.
(please only use one variable)
Thanks!
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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One number is x


the other number is  (20-x)


The equation to find x is THIS


    2x + 4*(20-x) = 64.


You do the rest.