SOLUTION: 3(x)-2(y)=12 can only use the number 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9

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Question 95675: 3(x)-2(y)=12
can only use the number 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x)-2(y)=12
can only use the number 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9

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With a little trial and error we get

x = 8 and y = 6

because

3(8)-2(6) = 24-12 = 12

Edwin