SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers exceeds 6 times the smaller by 10. If the larger number is 76, find the smaller number

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Question 164904: The larger of two numbers exceeds 6 times the smaller by 10. If the larger number is 76, find the smaller number
Answer by padmameesala(42) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given larger number is 76 and it exceeds 6 times the smaller by 10.
Let the smaller number be x
then 76 = 6x + 10
76 -10 = 6x
66 = 6x
x=11
therefore the smaller number is 11.