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The sum of two numbers is 24 . One number is 6 less than twice the other. Find the two numbers.:Let x= one number

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 24 . O n e n u mb er i s 6 l ess t han tw i ce t h e o t h er . F in d t h e tw o n u mb ers . : L e t x = o n e n u mb er

Solution

The numbers : 14, 10

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 24

x = 2 y - 6

x + y = 24, x = 2 y - 6 : x = 14, y = 10

The numbers : 14, 10

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