The sum of two numbers is 21. The larger number is 6 less than twice the smaller number. Find the two numbers.
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Answer:
x =
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
+
= 1
Multiply through by ab to clear the fractions
bx + ax = ab ← factor out x from each term on the left side
x(b + a) = ab ← divide both sides by (b + a)
x =