Solve the problem.
-One number is four more than a second number. Two times the first number is 4 more than four times the second number.
A)6 and 2
B)7 and 3
C)- 6 and - 10
D)5 and 1

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equations based on the given statements are: 1) x = y + 4, and 2) 2x = 4y + 4. Substituting the first equation into the second gives 2(y + 4) = 4y + 4, which simplifies to y = 2. Substituting y = 2 into the first equation gives x = 6. Therefore, the numbers are 6 and 2.

Solve the Problem. -One Number Is Four More Than a Second Number. Two