SOLUTION: Define a variable and write an equation. Then solve the following problem. A number is 6 less than another number. Their sum is 86. Find the numbers.

SOLUTION: Define a variable and write an equation. Then solve the following problem. A number is 6 less than another number. Their sum is 86. Find the numbers.

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Question 519063: Define a variable and write an equation. Then solve the following problem. A number is 6 less than another number. Their sum is 86. Find the numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x-6=86
2x=92
x=92/2
x=46
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