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the sum of two numbers is 30. The larger number equals the smaller number plus 6. find the two numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 30. T h e l a r g er n u mb er e q u a l s t h e s ma ll er n u mb er pl u s 6. f in d t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 18, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 30

x = y + 6

x + y = 30, x = y + 6 : x = 18, y = 12

The numbers : 18, 12

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