SOLUTION: One number is 4 times the other number.If 6 is added to the smaller number and 4 is added to the larger number, then later the number becomes twice the other number.Find the number
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Question 712401: One number is 4 times the other number.If 6 is added to the smaller number and 4 is added to the larger number, then later the number becomes twice the other number.Find the numbers Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! One number is 4 times the other number.If 6 is added to the smaller number and 4 is added to the larger number, then later the number becomes twice the other number.Find the numbers
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Equations:
x = 4y
x+6 = 2(y+4)
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
4y+6 = 2y+8
2y = 2
y = 1
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x = 4y = 4
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Stan H.
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