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A number is 4 less than 2 times another number. Their sum is 200. Find the numbers.

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112 and 68
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132 and 65
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102 and 68
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132 and 68
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Solution

The correct option is A 132 and 68
Let the numbers be x and y
As per the given statement form a first equation as,
x=2y4 ----------- (1)
Second equation as,
x+y=200 ------------ (2)
By subtracting equation 1 and 2, we get
x2y=4
x+y=200
___________
3y=204
y=68
Put the value of y in equation (2)
x+68=200
x=20068
x=132
Therefore, the numbers are 132 and 68.

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