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  • 19-02-2020
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one number is 6 more than another. the sum of the numbers is 30. find the numbers.

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  • 19-02-2020

Two equations, x + 6 = y and x + y = 30.

Substitution proves that the numbers are 12 and 18.

y = x + 6

x + (x + 6) = 30

2x + 6 = 30

2x = 24

x = 12

Put into an equation...

x + 6 = y

12 + 6 = y

y = 18

This proves that the numbers are 12 and 18.

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