SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 7. Six times the smaller plus the larger is 77. Find the numbers.

Question 936001: The difference between two numbers is 7. Six times the smaller plus the larger is 77. Find the numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = larger number
y = smaller number
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x - y = 7
x + 6y = 77
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 7
x + 6y = 77
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solution:
x = larger number = 17
y = smaller number = 10
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