SOLUTION: one number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second is 34 more than 4 times the first. Find the two numbers.

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Question 938650: one number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second is 34 more than 4 times the first. Find the two numbers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and y, the numbers.

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That is just the transcription into equations. Simple substitution and simplification will give the value to one of the numbers.