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Four times the larger number of two numbers is equal to seven times the smaller. The sum of the numbers is 22. Find the numbers

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Answer:

14 and 8

Explanation:

Solution set:

x+y=22

4x=7y

Solving:

4(22-y)=7y

88-4y=7y

88=11y

8=y

8+14=22

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