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The sum of two numbers is 78. If four times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 13. What are the two
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The sum of two numbers is 78. If four times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 13. What are the two numbers? Thank you in advance for any help you can give. This question is from textbook
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 78. If four times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 13. What are the two numbers? Thank you in advance for any help you can give.
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EQUATION:
x+ y = 78
x-4y = 13
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solve by any method to get:
x = 65
y = 13
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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