one number is 1 less a second number. Twice the second number is 12 less than 4 times the first. find the two numbers.

Question

Find the two numbers

Answer 1

Let x = the second number, and x-1 = the first number.

 

That means 2x = 4x - 12.  x = 6.

 

So the numbers are 5, and 6

 

2(6) = 12, and 4(6) - 12 = 24 - 12 = 12.

 

I hope this helps.