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The sum of two numbers is 36 . The smaller number is 6 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

The two numbers are 15 and 21

Explanation:

Lets x = the larger number.

The smaller number is 6 less than the larger number: x - 6

The sum of two numbers is 36

so the equation:

x + x - 6 = 36

2x - 6 = 36

2x = 42

x = 21

smaller number: 21 - 6 = 15

The two numbers are 15 and 21

User Zhan
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Answer:

22 and 14

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