SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is thirty.using x to repersent the smaller of the two numbers, translate " the difference between six more thn the large number and twice the smallest number

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Question 709235: The sum of two numbers is thirty.using x to repersent the smaller of the two numbers, translate " the difference between six more thn the large number and twice the smallest number "into a variable expression in x. Then Simplify.
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = small number
(30 - x) = large number
I think this is what you are asking for:
%28%2830+-+x%29+%2B+6%29+-+2x
Simplify
30+-+x+%2B+6+-+2x
Combine like terms
36+-+3x
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You can stop ther or you could factor out a 3
3%2A%2812+-+x%29