Question

4. The sum of iwo numbers is 36. Twice the first

number minus the second is 6. Find the
numbers.​

Answer 1

14 and 22

Explanation:

If x is the first number, then 36-x is the second. We are told that ...

2x -(36-x) = 6 . . . . twice the first less the second is 6

3x = 42 . . . . . . . . . add 36

x = 14

(36 -x) = 22

The numbers are 14 and 22.