SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 138. If 4 times the smaller is subtracted from 3 times the larger, the remainder is 99. Find the numbers.

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Question 608931: The sum of two numbers is 138. If 4 times the smaller is subtracted from 3 times the larger, the remainder is 99. Find the numbers.
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y = 138
3y-4x = 99
4x+4y= 4*138
7y = 99 + 552
y = 93
x = 45