Hlp!!! The sum of two numbers is 27. The larger number is 6 more than twice the smaller number. Which system of equations can be used to find the two numbers?

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Gereleth asked Dec 1, 2023

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Hlp!!!

The sum of two numbers is 27. The larger number is 6 more

than twice the smaller number. Which system of equations

can be used to find the two numbers?

Mathematics
high-school

Gereleth asked Dec 1, 2023

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Answer:

x+y=27

y=2x+6

Explanation:

Letting
and
represent the smaller and larger number, respectively we create these equations.

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