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Two numbers have difference of 6 and a mean of 11. Find the numbers.

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Mean is average 11 x 2 = 22

The two cards need to equal 22 when added together.


the difference is 6:

6/2 = 3

11-3 = 8

11+ 3 = 14

14 +8 = 22


the two numbers are 8 and 14

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