SOLUTION: One number is 4 more than twice the second number. Their total is 25. Find the numbers. Help Please. Thank you.

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Question 915344: One number is 4 more than twice the second number. Their total is 25. Find the numbers.
Help Please. Thank you.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the second number
(2x+4) + x = 25
3x = 21
x = 7,the second number. The first number is 18 2%2A7+%2B+4
And...checking
sum = 25