A larger number is 2 more than 4 times a smaller number. The larger number is also 8 more than
2 times the smaller number.
1. Define the variables: x = smaller number and y = larger number
2. Identify the key words: more than (addition), times (multiplication), is (equals)
3. Write the equations.
Which equation represents a larger number that is 2 more than 4 times a smaller number?
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Which equation represents a larger number that is 8 more than 2 times a smaller number?
ANSWER: y=2+4x
y=8+2x