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Question 212829: The sum of two numbers is thirty-three. Using x to represent the larger of the two numbers, translate "the difference between six more than twice the larger number and the sum of the smaller number and three" into a variable expression. Then simplify. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is thirty-three. Using x to represent the larger of the two numbers, translate "the difference between six more than twice the larger number and the sum of the smaller number and three" into a variable expression. Then simplify.
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x = the larger number
then
(33-x) = the smaller number
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"translate "the difference between six more than twice the larger number and the sum of the smaller number and three" into a variable expression. Then simplify."
(2x+6) - ((33-x)+3)
2x + 6 - (36 - x)
2x + 6 - 36 + x
2x + x - 30
3x - 30
3(x-10)
