one number is 6 more than the other number. also, 7 times the smaller number is equal to 6 times the larger number. find the two numbers.

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Answer:

x = 36; y = 42

Explanation:

x+6 = y

7x = 6y

7x = 6(x+6)

7x = 6x+36

-6x -6x

x = 36

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y = 36+6

y = 42

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