The larger of two numbers is nine less than four times the smaller number. If the sum od the two numbers is 76, find both numbers

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Antony Estrada

Mathematics

5 June, 08:21

The larger of two numbers is nine less than four times the smaller number. If the sum od the two numbers is 76, find both numbers

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Maddox Bush · Answer 1

X = larger number

y = smaller number

x = 4y - 9

x + y = 76

4y - 9 + y = 76

5y = 76 + 9

5y = 85

y = 85/5

y = 17

x + y = 76

x + 17 = 76

x = 76 - 17

x = 59

ur numbers are 17 and 59