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14 May, 20:54

The second of two numbers is 4 less than twice the first. Their sum is 80. Find the numbers

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  1. 14 May, 21:07
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    The first number is x

    the second number is 2x-4

    combine both numbers = 80

    x+2x-4=80

    3x-4=80

    3x=84

    x=28

    one number is 28 and the other is 52.
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