SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 51. The second number is six less than twice the first number. Find the two numbers.
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Question 913897: The sum of two numbers is 51. The second number is six less than twice the first number. Find the two numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2x-6=51
3x=51+6
x=57/3
x=19
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19+2*19-6=51
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