SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 57. The larger number is three less than six times the smaller number. Find the numbers.

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Question 571089: The difference of two numbers is 57. The larger number is three less than six times the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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(6x-3)-x=57
5x-3=57
5x=60
x=60/5
x=12
6x-3=69