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.)

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Answer:

14

Step-by-step 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

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