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9 March, 19:58

The sum of two numbers is 85. twice one number plus four times the other is 218. find the numbers

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  1. 9 March, 20:07
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    X + y = 85

    2x + 4y = 218

    x = 85 - y

    2 (85 - y) + 4y = 218

    170 - 2y + 4y = 218

    170 + 2y = 218

    2y = 48

    y = 24

    x = 61
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