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The sum of two numbers is 85. twice one number plus four times the other is 218. find the numbers

The sum of two numbers is 85. twice one number plus four times the other is 218. find the numbers
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The sum of two numbers is 85. twice one number plus four times the other is 218. find the numbers

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x + y = 85
2x + 4y = 218
x = 85 - y
2(85 - y) + 4y = 218
170 - 2y + 4y = 218
170 + 2y = 218
2y = 48
y = 24
x = 61
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