SOLUTION: the sum of two integers is fifty seven. Twice the smaller integer is six less than the larger integer. Find the smaller integer
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Question 850647: the sum of two integers is fifty seven. Twice the smaller integer is six less than the larger integer. Find the smaller integer
Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the Smaller and larger integers be x and y
y = 2x+6
x+Y = 57
Substituting the value of y in the above equation,
x+ 2x+6 = 57
3x =57-6
3x=51
x = 17
the smaller integer is 17
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