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One number is 4 more than twice the other number. Their sum is 40. Find the numbers.

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Answer:

12, 28

Explanation:

4 times 3 is 12, and 12 times 2 plus 4 is 28, there's your answer!

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User Carpeliam
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Answer: 12

Explanation:

Lets take x as one number and y as another

x + y = 40

2y + 4 = x

Lets replace x with the equation above

2y + 4 + y = 40

3y + 4 = 40

3y = 40 - 4

3y = 36

y = 36/3

y = 12

User Zoran Simic
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