SOLUTION: one number is six less than three times another number. if the sum of the two numbers is ten what are the two numbers

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: one number is six less than three times another number. if the sum of the two numbers is ten what are the two numbers      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 613419: one number is six less than three times another number. if the sum of the two numbers is ten what are the two numbers
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
one number is six less than three times another number. if the sum of the two numbers is ten what are the two numbers
**
let x=1st no.
3x-6=2nd no.
x+3x-6=10
4x=16
x=4
3x-6=6
ans:
The two numbers are 4 and 6