3 years ago

The sum of two numbers is 21. The larger number is 6 less than twice the smaller number. Find the two numbers.

1 answer:

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Hey there! :D

21= 2x-6+x

21=3x-6

27=3x

x=9

The smaller number is 9.

The larger number is:

9*2= 18 18-6= 12

The larger number is 12.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers

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