One number is 5 less than a second number. twice the second number is 4 less than 4 times the first. find the two numbers

9 and 14

Step-by-step explanation:

One number is 5 less than a second number.

a = b - 5

:

Twice the second number is 8 less than 4 times the first.

2b = 4a - 8

replace a with (b-5)

2b = 4 (b-5) - 8

2b = 4b - 20 - 8

2b - 4b = - 28

-2b = - 28

b = 14

then

a = 9