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One number is six less than a second number. The sum of twice the larger number and six times the smaller number is 28. Find the two numbers.

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  • 20-05-2020

Answer:

8 and 2

Step-by-step explanation:

(use algebra) 1st no. a-6

2nd no. is a

larger no. is a, and twice a is (2a)

smaller no. is a-6, and 6 times that is 6a-36

2a+6a-36=28

8a-36=28 take 36 to the other side

8a=64

divide=8

1st no. is 8

2nd no.is 8-6=2

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