Question

The sum of two numbers is 48. If the larger number is 6 less than twice the smaller number, find the two
numbers. Write and solve a system of equations for this situation.

Answer 1

let the larger number =x ; y=smaller number
x=2y-6 ;
x+y=48;

solving ;
48-y=2y-6
3y=54
y=18

Answer 2

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