Question

the sum of two numbers is 52 the larger number is 4 more than 2 times the smaller number find both numbers let x be the smaller number

Answer 1

Smallno. =16

Bug no. =36

Explanation:

Y=big number

X=small number

X+Y=52

Y=2X+4

Substitute

X+2X+4=52

3X=48

X=16(small no.)

Y=36(large no.)

Checking:

36+16=52(yay correct)

36=(2*16)+4 (coorrectoo!)

Hope this helps!