Question 947999
The sum of two numbers is 4 less that twice the larger number. If three times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the answer is -20. Find the numbers.
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let x=larger number
let y=smaller number
x+y=2x-4 ( sum of two numbers is 4 less that twice the larger number)
x=y+4
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x-3y=-20 ( If three times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the answer is -20)
y+4-3y=-20
2y=24
y=12
x=y+4=16
larger number=16
smaller number=12