Solve the Problem. -One Number Is 3 Less Than a Second Number. Twice

question 43

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-One number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 2 less than 4 times the first. Find the two numbers.

• A) 4 and 7
• B) 5 and 8
• C) -7 and -4
• D) 3 and 6

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