Answer:
The sum of two numbers is 240. The larger number is 6 less than twice the smaller. Find the numbers.
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Let the smaller be "x" ; Larger is "2x-6"
EQUATION:
x + 2x-6 = 240
3x= 246
x = 82 (smaller)
2x-6 = 158 (larger)
Explanation:
160 and 80
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