Question 406078: one number is 10 less than a second number. twice the second number is 46 more than 4 times the first. Find the two numbers Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! one number is 10 less than a second number. twice the second number is 46 more than 4 times the first. Find the two numbers
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Let the numbers be "x" and "y":
Equation:
x = y-10
2y = 4x+46
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
2y = 4(y-10)+46
2y = 4y-40+46
-2y = 6
y = -3
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Solve for "x":
x = y - 10
x = -3-10
x = -13
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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