SOLUTION: One number is six less than another. Their sum is twelve. Find the numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)

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Question 415194: One number is six less than another. Their sum is twelve. Find the numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
One number is six less than another
Let x and (x-6) represent the two numbers
Question states***
x + (x-6) = 12
Solving for x
2x = 18
x = 9
(x-6)= 3 The two numbers are 3 and 9.
CHECKING our Answer***
3 + 9 = 12
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