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The sum of 2 numbers is 18. Two times the greater number equals the sum of 4 times the lesser number and 6.
Which system of equations could be used to find the 2 numbers?
a. x+y=18
2x + 6 = y
b. x + y = 18
2x = 4y + 6
c. x + y = 18
2y = 6x +4

Respuesta :

The sum of two numbers is 18.

[tex]x+y=18[/tex]

Let greater number be x and lesser number be y.

It is given that two times the greater number equals the sum of 4 times the lesser number and 6

[tex]2x=4y+6[/tex]

Hence the correct option is b.

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