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the larger of two numbers is nine less than four times the smaller number. if the sum of two numbers is 76, find both numbers

Solution

t h e l a r g er o f tw o n u mb ers i s nin e l ess t han f o u r t im es t h e s ma ll er n u mb er . i f t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 76, f in d b o t h n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 59, 17

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 4 y - 9

x + y = 76

x = 4 y - 9, x + y = 76 : x = 59, y = 17

The numbers : 59, 17

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