SOLUTION: a set of identical twins can only b distinguished by the characteristics that one always tell the truth and the other always lies. one twin tells u of a lucky number pair; wheni mu

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Question 735239: a set of identical twins can only b distinguished by the characteristics that one always tell the truth and the other always lies. one twin tells u of a lucky number pair; wheni multiply my first lucky number by 3 and my second lucky number by 6, the addition of the resulting numbers produces a sum of 12. when i add my first lucky number and twice my second lucky number , the sum is 5. which twin is talking? how do i solve this?



Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Sokve the system:





If the result is a consistent/independent system, you are talking to the truth-teller. If the result is an inconsistent system, you are talking to the liar.

Next time show us a little respect: spell out "you" and use appropriate spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

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