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the sum of two numbers is 10. the larger number is 4 times the smaller number. what are the two numbers? let x= the smaller number let y= the larger number. which two equations represent the system for this word problem?

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Answer: x = 2 and y = 8

Explanation:

2 x 4 = 8 and 2 + 4 = 10

User Thayer
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Answer:

Equation 1: x + y = 10

Equation 2: y = 4x

Step-by-step explanation:

I got it right on edg 2020

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