Question 415194
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Hi
One number is six less than another
Let x and (x-6) represent the two numbers
Question states***
  x + (x-6) = 12
Solving for x
    2x = 18
     x = 9   
  (x-6)= 3    The two numbers are 3 and 9.

CHECKING our Answer***
 3 + 9 = 12