SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 67. The larger number is three less than six times the smaller number. Find the numbers.

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Question 179043This question is from textbook Algebra for College Students
: The difference of two numbers is 67. The larger number is three less than six times the smaller number. Find the numbers.This question is from textbook Algebra for College Students

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The difference of two numbers is 67. The larger number is three less than six times the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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Equations:
x - y = 67
x = 6y - 3
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Substitute to solve for "y":
6y-3 - y = 67
5y = 70
y = 14
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Since x - y = 67, x - 14= 67; x = 81
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Cheers,
Stan H.