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  • 24-02-2022
  • Mathematics
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one number is 8 more than a second number. 4 times the first is 8 less than 6 times the second. find the numbers

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  • 24-02-2022

The numbers are 20 and 28.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be X and y,

X = 8 + y

4x = 6y - 8

Now,

4x = 6y - 8

or, 4(8 + y) = 6y - 8

or, 32 + 4y = 6y - 8

or, 32 + 8 = 6y - 4y

or, 2y = 40

so, y = 20

now,

X = y + 8 = 20 + 8 = 28

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