Problema Solution
The larger of two numbers is 2 more than 4 times the other. Thier sum is 33
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ket 'x' and 'y' represent the two numbers, and let x > y (x is the larger number)
The larger of two numbers is 2 more than 4 times the other
x = 2 + 4y
Their sum is 33
x + y = 33
by solving the system of equations:
x = 2 + 4y
x + y = 33
we find:
x = 26.8
y = 6.2
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the two numbers are 26.8 and 6.2.