SOLUTION: a certain number is 6 less than another number. The sum of double the greater number and 12 is equal to the product of 4 and the smaller number. select which statement is true.....
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Question 314921: a certain number is 6 less than another number. The sum of double the greater number and 12 is equal to the product of 4 and the smaller number. select which statement is true.....
The greater number is 18
The greater number is 14
The smaller number is 8
The smaller number is 12
Please explain. How do I figure this out?
Thanks so much,
Heather Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! X=Y-6
2Y+12=4X
REPLACE X WITH (Y-6) IN THE SECOND EQUATION & SOLVE FOR Y.
2Y+12=4(Y-6)
2Y+12=4Y-24
2Y-4Y=-24-12
-2Y=--36
Y=-36/-2
Y=18 ANS.
X=18-6=12 ANS.
PROOF:
2*18+12=4*12
36+12=48
48-48
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