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    One number is 4 more than twice the second number. Their total is 25. Find the numbers.

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    See here > http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/word/numbers/Numbers_Word_Problems.faq.question.133915.html

    One number is 4 more than twice the second number. Their total is 25. Find the numbers.


    To solve word math problems, you need to translate them into a number equation.  


    One number (A)  is 4 more than 2x the second number (B).  SO, A = 2B +4

    Now, make the equation.  2B + 4 (the first number) + B = 25
    3B + 4 = 25        
    3B + 4 - 4 = 25 - 4 
    3B = 21
    B = 7
    A = 2(7) + 4, or 14 + 4, or 18 

    7 and 18.

    mycatsmom

    clonge, how did you arrive at that, other than 7 + 18 = 25 .
    Clonge

    I just played with the numbers in my mind. It was easier than remembering algebra from the 20th century! If anyone knows the formula, can you please post it? Maybe it's x + 2 X + 4 = 25 or 3 X + 4 = 25. x =7 and 25-7 = 18.
    Colleen

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    If you click the link I posted, it shows the formula.
    Bob/PKB

    Hi, Clonge! It's challenging for me to figure out stuff like this, as algebra was NOT my calling, but I think I explained my answer well. Let me know if it makes sense.
    Clonge

    Same here, Bob. Bottom line: We both got the right answer.Who cares how we got there (lol)? If it sounds like a "cop out", it is.


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