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the difference of two numbers is 18. The larger number is five times the smaller number plus six. what are the numbers?
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the difference of two numbers is 18. The larger number is five times the smaller number plus six. what are the numbers?

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Answer:

3

Explanation:

5x+6-x=18

5x-x=18-6

4x=12

4x/4=12/4

x=3

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