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

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Question 167059: The larger of two numbers exceeds six times the smaller by 10. If the larger is 76, find the smaller number.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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lets call the smaller number s and the larger L
L=6s+10
L=76 so substitute into 1st equation. 76=6s%2B10
6s=66 highlight%28x=11%29
smaller number is 11