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The sum of two numbers is 68. The smaller number is 6 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?
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The sum of two numbers is 68. The smaller number is 6 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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X + (x-6) = 68
X + X - 6 = 68
X + X = 68 + 6
2x = 74
X = 37

Bigger number is 37
Smaller number is 37-6 which is 31
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