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The sum of 2 numbders are 21 the 2nd number is six times the first number work out the two numbers

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Answer:

3, 18

Explanation:

To write an equation or an expression, define the variables.

x is the first number.

6x is the second number since it is 6 times the first.

Add the expressions together to 21 to solve.

x + 6x = 21

7x = 21

x=3

The first number is 3. The second is 6*3 = 18.

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