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The sum of two consecutive multiples of 6 is 66. Find these multiples.​

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Answer:

30, 36

Explanation:

x = first multiple of 6

y = consecutive multiple of 6

x+y=66

AND

y=x + 6 (this represents the consecutive multiple of 6)

therefore

x+x+6 = 66

2x = 60 x=30

y=30+6 = 36

User Allen More
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yo sup??

let the two numbers be 6x and 6x+6

now

6x+6x+6=66

12x=60

x=5

therefore the numbers are

30 and 36

Hope this helps

User Crimeminister
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