Question

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.

Answer 1

-4,-6

Explanation:

x = y-2

2y = 4x+16

2y = 4(y-2) + 16

2y = 4y -8 + 16

-2y = 8

y = -4

x = -6