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One number is fifty-six more than four times another number. if each number were multiplied by six, their difference would be six hundred and seventy eight. what is the larger number? *
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One number is fifty-six more than four times another number. if each number were multiplied by six, their difference would be six hundred and seventy eight. what is the larger number? *

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x=56+4y
6x-6y=678

x-y=113
x=113+y

113+y= 56+4y
57=3y
y=19
x=132
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