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The difference of two numbers is 6 and their quotient is 2 what are the two numbers

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Solution:

Note that:

  • x - y = 6
  • x/y = 2

Solve for x in the second equation.

  • x/y = 2
  • => x = 2y

Solve for any variable in the first equation.

  • x - y = 6
  • => 2y - y = 6
  • => y = 6

Solve for x using the result obtained from the second equation.

  • x = 2y
  • => x = 2(6)
  • => x = 12

The numbers are 12 and 6.

User JValdron
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Answer:

The two numbers are 12 and 6

Explanation:

12 - 6 = 6

16 / 6 = 2

Hope this helps!

User AJ Gray
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