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One number is four less than a second number. Five times the first is 6 more than 6 times the second
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One number is four less than a second number. Five times the first is 6 more than 6 times the second

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The number is -26

1st number (x-4) second number (x)

5(x-4) = 6x + 6

5x -20 = 6x + 6

5x -26 = 6x

-26 = x

Check:

5(-26 -4) = 6(-26) +6

5(-30) = -156 +6

-150 = -150

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