SOLUTION: two integers have the property that one is 6 less than 9 times the smaller one. their sum is 64.What are the two integers

Question 350985: two integers have the property that one is 6 less than 9 times the smaller one. their sum is 64.What are the two integers
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two integers have the property that one is 6 less than 9 times the smaller one. their sum is 64.What are the two integers
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Equations:
x + y = 64
y = 9x-6
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
x+(9x-6) = 64
10x = 70
x = 7
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Since x+y = 64, y = 64-7 = 57
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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