Question

One number is 6 times another number. it is also 12 more than twice the other number. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

The numbers are 3 and 18

Explanation:

• Step 1: Let one number be x. Then the other number = 6x.

Also, 6x = 12 + 2x

⇒ 4x = 12

⇒ x = 3

⇒ 6x = 18