SOLUTION: One number is six less than another. Their sum is twelve. Find the numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)

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Question 415194: One number is six less than another. Their sum is twelve. Find the numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)
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Hi

One number is six less than another

Let x and (x-6) represent the two numbers

Question states***

  x + (x-6) = 12

Solving for x

    2x = 18

     x = 9   

  (x-6)= 3    The two numbers are 3 and 9.



CHECKING our Answer***

 3 + 9 = 12