SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers are 24. five times the first number minus the second number is 12. what are the two numbers?

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Question 878857: the sum of two numbers are 24. five times the first number minus the second number is 12. what are the two numbers?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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A + B = 24
5A - B = 12
Add together
6A = 36
Divide each side by 6
A = 6
If A is 6, then B is 18.