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One number is seven less than a second number. Six times the first is 12 more than 3 times the second. Find the numbers.

Solution

One number is seven less than a second number. Six times the first is 12 more than 3 times the second. Find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 11, 18

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = y - 7

6 x = 12 + 3 y

x = y - 7, 6 x = 12 + 3 y : x = 11, y = 18

The numbers : 11, 18

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