Let x be the larger number and y be the smaller number. Using the given info, we get x = 4y - 2 We also know that x + y = 18 Substitute x = 4y -2 into x + y = 18 (4y -2) +y = 18 5y - 2 = 18 5y = 20 y = 4 Enter this value into x = 4y - 2 x = 4(4) - 2 x = 14 The larger number is 14 and the smaller one is 4.
