SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 174. the second number is 6 less then three times the first. find the two numbers

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Question 217993: the sum of two numbers is 174. the second number is 6 less then three times the first. find the two numbers
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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174=x+3x-6
180=4x
x=45
3x-6=129