SOLUTION: the larger of two numbers exceeds 6 times the smaller by 10. if the larger numberis 76 find the smaller number

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Question 389705: the larger of two numbers exceeds 6 times the smaller by 10. if the larger numberis 76 find the smaller number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,  

I. Assigning the variable       

Let x represent the smaller number

II.Writing as we Read***

  76 = 6x + 10

III.solving for x

     66 = 6x

     11 = x



IV. CHECKING Our Answer***

  76 = 66 + 10