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The larger of two numbers is six less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 42 , find the numbers

Solution

T h e l a r g er o f tw o n u mb ers i s s i x l ess t han tw i ce t h e s ma ll er n u mb er . I f t h e s u m o f t h e n u mb ers i s 42, f in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 26, 16

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 y - 6

x + y = 42

x = 2 y - 6, x + y = 42 : x = 26, y = 16

The numbers : 26, 16

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