SOLUTION: One number is 6 more than twice another. If their sum is 51, find the numbers. Which of the following systems of equations represents the word problem?

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Question 275624: One number is 6 more than twice another. If their sum is 51, find the numbers.
Which of the following systems of equations represents the word problem?

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2x+6=51
3x=45
x=15
2x+6=36

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