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The sum of two numbers is 21. the second number is six times the first number.

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Answer:

Therefore first number is 3 and second number is 18

Explanation:

Sum of the two numbers is 21 and Second number is six times the first number

x+6x = 21

7x = 21

x = 21/7

x = 3

substitute x value in 6x to find second number,

= 6x

= 6*3

= 18

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