SOLUTION: A number is 7 less than 6 times a second number. Their sum is 122. If x represents the second​ number, which equation is correct to find the two​ numbers?

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Question 1091603: A number is 7 less than 6 times a second number. Their sum is 122. If x represents the second​ number, which equation is correct to find the two​ numbers?
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Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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the numbers are x and 6x-7. They add to 122, so x+6x-7=122, 7x=129, x=18 3/7
6x is 108 18/7 or 110 4/7
6x-7 is 103 4/7
add 103 4/7 and 18 3/7 to get 121 7/7, or 122.

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A number is 7 less than 6 times a second number. Their sum is 122. If x represents the second​ number, which equation is correct to find the two​ numbers?
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