Question

One number is one less than a second number. Four times the first is 2 more than 6 times the second. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

They are -4 and -3.

Explanation:

If one number is x then the second is x + 1.

Also, 4x = 6(x + 1) + 2

4x = 6x + 6 + 2

6x - 4x = -8

2x = -8

x = -4

So, the numbers are -4 and -3.