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One number is 6 less than 7 times another. If the sum of the numbers is-14 , find the two numbers. Answer:

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s 6 l ess t han 7 t im es an o t h er . I f t h e s u m o f t h e n u mb ers i s - 14, f in d t h e tw o n u mb ers . A n s w er :

Solution

The numbers : - 13, - 1

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 7 y - 6

x + y = - 14

x = 7 y - 6, x + y = - 14 : x = - 13, y = - 1

The numbers : - 13, - 1

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