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5 February, 14:54

One number is 1 less than a second number. twice the second number is 26 more than 4 times the first number. find the two numbers

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  1. 5 February, 15:59
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    Let x = second number

    x-1 = first number

    2x = 4 (x-1) + 26

    2x = 4x - 4 + 26

    2x - 4x = 22

    -2x = 22

    (-1) (-2x) = 22 (-1)

    2x = - 22

    x=-11 (second number)

    -11-1 = - 12 (first number)
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