Question 417029
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Hi
the larger number is 6 less than four times the smaller number
Let x and ( 4x-6) represent the smaller and larger number respectively
Question states***
   x + (4x-6) = 54
Solving for x
      5x = 60
       x = 12   The two numbers are 12 and 42  (48-6)

CHECKING our Answer***
     12 + 42 = 54