Question

One number is six less than a second number. Twice the first is 12 more than 6 times the second. Find the numbers.

The value of the first number is
The value of the second number is

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let x be the first number

Let y be the second number

x = y - 6

2x = 12 + 6y

2(y - 6) = 12 + 6y

2y - 12 = 12 + 6y

-4y = 24

y = -6

x = -6 - 6 = -12