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16 January, 19:11

the sum of two number is 21. the larger number is 6 less than teice the smaller number. find the two numbers.

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  1. 16 January, 19:27
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    12 and 9

    Step-by-step explanation:

    x=larger number y=smaller number

    x+y=21

    x=2y-6 (system of equations)

    x=21-y

    2y-6=21-y

    3y=27

    y=9

    x+9=21

    x=12
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