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The sum of two numbers is 15. Twice the large number plus 4 times the smaller number is 24. Find the large number.

The sum of two numbers is 15. Twice the large number plus 4 times the smaller number is 24. Find the large number.
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The sum of two numbers is 15. Twice the large

number plus 4 times the smaller number is 24.
Find the large number.

User Kishore Bandi
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x+y=15 which equals y=15-x
2x+4y=24
2x+4(15-x)=24
2x+60-4x=24
-2x=-36
x=18
the larger number is 18
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