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Question 913199
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One integer is four more than another integer. the sum of the integers is eighteen. find the integers
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x = y + 4
x + y = 18
Substitute x = y + 4 into the second equation.
x + y = 18
(y + 4) + y = 18
2y + 4 = 18
2y = 14
y = 7
The integers are x = 11 and y = 7.
