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One number is 22 less than another number. The larger number is four more than twice the smaller. What are the numbers?

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s 22 l ess t han an o t h er n u mb er . T h e l a r g er n u mb er i s f o u r m ore t han tw i ce t h e s ma ll er . Wha t a re t h e n u mb ers ?

Solution

The numbers : - 48, - 26

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = y - 22

x = 4 + 2 y

x = y - 22, x = 4 + 2 y : x = - 48, y = - 26

The numbers : - 48, - 26

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