Question 1132744
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Let these numbers be x and y.


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    {{{x}}} + {{{y/2}}} = 6,         (1)

    2x - 3y = 4.         (2)


Multiply equation (1) by 2; keep equation (2) as is. You will get


    2x +  y = 12          (3)

    2x - 3y = 4.          (4)    (which is the same as (2) )


Subtract equation (4) from equation (3).  The terms "2x"  will cancel each other, and you will get a single equation for the unknown y:


       y - (-3y) = 12 - 4,     or

       4y = 8                  =================>  y = 8/4 = 2.


Then from equation (3)  you have 2x + 2 = 12  ====>  2x = 12 - 2 = 10  ====>  x = 10/2 = 5.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  x= 5; y= 2.


The solution will be uncompleted until you CHECK it.

Please do it on your own to make sure that my answer is correct.
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In my solution, &nbsp;I used an elimination method, &nbsp;so you know now how it works.


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By the way, &nbsp;for your safety, &nbsp;ignore the solution and the answer by &nbsp;@josgarithmetic, &nbsp;since they are &nbsp;&nbsp;<U>W R O N G</U>.