SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 74. If four times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 19. Find the two numbers.

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Question 948250: The sum of two numbers is 74. If four times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 19. Find the two numbers.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=74
.
.
B-4A=19
B=4A%2B19
Substituting,
A%2B4A%2B19=74
5A=55
A=11
Then,
B=4%2811%29%2B19
B=44%2B19
B=63