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The larger of two numbers is 4 less than twice the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 32. Find the two numbers.

Solution

The larger of two numbers is 4 less than twice the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 32. Find the two numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 20, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 y - 4

x + y = 32

x = 2 y - 4, x + y = 32 : x = 20, y = 12

The numbers : 20, 12

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