Question

The sum of two numbers is 18. Two less than four times the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number. (Enter an exact number.)

Answer 1

14

Explanation:

x+y=18

x is the larger number

4y-2=x

(4y-2)+y=18

5y-2=18

y=4

18-4=14

the larger number is 14