Question 386489
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Hi, 
 The difference of two numbers is 4       
Let x and (x-4) represent the larger and smaller number respectively
Write as we Read***
 2(x-4) + 3x = 52
Solving for x
 2x - 8 +3x = 52
    5x =  60
     x = 12, the larger number, smaller is 8

CHECKING our Answer
 2*8 + 3*12 = 52