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the larger of two numbers is nine less than four times the smaller number. If the sum f the tow numbers is 76, find both numbers

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Answer:

larger=59, smaller=17

Step-by-step explanation:

larger#=4s-9, smaller#=s

(4s-9)+ s =76

4s+s-9=76

5s-9=76

5s=76+9

5s=85

5s/5=85/5

s=17, now replace the s in the top with 17 to find the larger #

4(17)-9=59=larger#

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