Solve. 69) One number is 2 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 16 more than 4 times the first. Find the two numbers.

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Solve.

69) One number is 2 less than a second number.
Twice the second number is 16 more than 4 times
the first. Find the two numbers.

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Answer:

-4,-6

Explanation:

x = y-2

2y = 4x+16

2y = 4(y-2) + 16

2y = 4y -8 + 16

-2y = 8

y = -4

x = -6

Divyesh Pal answered Dec 14, 2022

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