Question

The sum of two numbers is twenty-three. One number is forty-seven less than six times the other. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

10, 13

Explanation:

Lets call the other x

x + 6x - 47 = 23

7x - 47 = 23

7x = 70

x = 10

6 x 10 - 47= 60 - 47 = 13

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