SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 20. when the larger number is subtracted from twice the smaller number, the difference is 4. what are the numbers?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 20. when the larger number is subtracted from twice the smaller number, the difference is 4. what are the numbers?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 564923: the sum of two numbers is 20. when the larger number is subtracted from twice the smaller number, the difference is 4. what are the numbers?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two numbers is 20. when the larger number is subtracted from twice the smaller number, the difference is 4. what are the numbers?
----
Equations:
x + y = 20
2x-y = 4
------
Add and solve for "x":
3x = 24
x = 8
------
Solve for "y":
x + y = 20
8 + y = 20
y = 12
================
Cheers,
Stan H.
==============