SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 30. Six less than twice the smaller number is equal to the number x. Find the larger number.

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Question 994573: The sum of two numbers is 30. Six less than twice the smaller number is equal to the number x. Find the larger number.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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You get two different answers depending on whether x is the larger or the smaller number. Your problem is stated ambiguously.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it