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The sum of two numbers is 532. Twice the larger number plus 4 times the smaller number is 1556. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 532. Tw i ce t h e l a r g er n u mb er pl u s 4 t im es t h e s ma ll er n u mb er i s 1556. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 286, 246

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 532

2 x + 4 y = 1556

x + y = 532, 2 x + 4 y = 1556 : x = 286, y = 246

The numbers : 286, 246

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