The second of two numbers is 4 more than the first. The sum of the numbers is 56. Find the numbers.

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Darian Villarreal

Mathematics

16 February, 14:10

The second of two numbers is 4 more than the first. The sum of the numbers is 56. Find the numbers.

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Chain · Answer 1

Numbers are 26 and 30

Rubi Garrett · Answer 2

{ x + y = 56

{ y = x + 4

x + y = 56

x + (x + 4) = 56

x + x = 56 - 4

2x = 52

x = 52

2

x = 26

x + y = 56

26 + y = 56

y = 56 - 26

y = 30

S = { 26, 30 }