SOLUTION: the smaller of two numbers is twice the larger. The larger number is 6 more than the smaller one. Find the numbers.

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Question 1010158: the smaller of two numbers is twice the larger. The larger number is 6 more than the smaller one. Find the numbers.
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a confused problem.
But here goes...
x = 2y
x = y + 6
y + 6 = 2y
y = 6
x = 12
The numbers are 6 and 12.