Let x be the larger number and y be the smaller number.
Using the given info, we get
x = 4y - 2
We also know that
x + y = 18
Substitute x = 4y -2 into x + y = 18
(4y -2) +y = 18
5y - 2 = 18
5y = 20
y = 4
Enter this value into x = 4y - 2
x = 4(4) - 2
x = 14
The larger number is 14 and the smaller one is 4.
Use PEMDAS and the distributive property to solve this problem-
3(x+2)-2(x+1)=8
(3 times x and 3 times 2)
3x+6-2(x+1)=8
(-2 times x and -2 times 1)
3x+6-2x-2=8
Combine like terms (3x/-2x and 6/-2)
x+4=8
Subtract 4 from both sides
x=4
Answer:
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Answer:
No
Step-by-step explanation:
if x is 2 and y is 3 then 3=-4(2) - (-5) wouldn't be true
-4 x 2 is -8 then subtract -5 and you get -3 not +3