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  • 18-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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One number is two more than a second number. twice the first is 4 less than 3 times the second. find the two numbers.

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AwesomeMochi
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  • 18-06-2017
Set an equation:
First number: x+2
Second number: x

2(x+2)+4=3x
2x+4+4=3x
8=x

Answers:
First number:10
Second number: 8
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puppies22
puppies22 puppies22
  • 18-06-2017
First number = x+2
Second number= x

2(x+2) = 3x - 4
2x + 4 = 3x - 4
-2x +4. -2x. +4
8 = x
First number is 10.
Second number is 8
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