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.