SOLUTION: One number is 6 greater then anouther. if the sum of the twonumbersis 44, find the numbers.

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Question 359327: One number is 6 greater then anouther. if the sum of the twonumbersis 44, find the numbers.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+X+6=44
2X=44-6
2X=38
X=38/2
X=19 ANS. FOR THE SMALLER NUMBER.
19+6=25 ANS. FOR THE LARGER NUMBER.
PROOF:
19+25=44
44=44