SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 38. Four times the smaller exceeds three times the larger number by 12. Find the numbers.

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Question 612299: The sum of two numbers is 38. Four times the smaller exceeds three times the larger number by 12. Find the numbers.
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y = 38
4x = 3y +12
4x-3y = 12
-4x-4y=-152
-7y = -140
y = 20
x = 18