SOLUTION: One number is 6 less than another number. If the sum of the two numbers is 150, find the numbers

Question 644358: One number is 6 less than another number. If the sum of the two numbers is 150, find the numbers
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One number is 6 less than another number. If the sum of the two numbers is 150, find the numbers
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x = y-6
x + y = 150
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Rearrange:
x - y = -6
x + y = 150
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2x = 144
x = 72
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 150
72 + y = 150
y = 78
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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