SOLUTION: one number is 4 more than twice the second number. their total is 46. find the numbers

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Question 886170: one number is 4 more than twice the second number. their total is 46. find the numbers
Answer by jgr45(31) About Me  (Show Source):
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First we need to translate into algebraic terms:
x = 2y + 4; and
x + y = 46
Substitute 2y + 4 for x
2y + 4 + y = 46
3y + 4 = 46
3y = 42
y = 14
Which means x = 32.
Check:
32 =? 2(14)+4
32 =? 28 + 4
32 = 32 {{check}}
Numbers are 32 and 14.