Question 390148: The larger of two numbers is six more than the smaller. If the larger is doubled and the smaller is increased by 24. find both the numbers Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The larger of two numbers is six more than the smaller. If the larger is doubled and the smaller is increased by 24. find both the numbers
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smaller = x
larger = x+6
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2(x+6)=x+24
2x+12=x+24
2x-x=24-12
x=12
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12 & 18 are the numbers
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