SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 30. Six less than twice the smaller number is equal to the number x. Find the larger number.
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Question 994573: The sum of two numbers is 30. Six less than twice the smaller number is equal to the number x. Find the larger number.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You get two different answers depending on whether x is the larger or the smaller number. Your problem is stated ambiguously.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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