Question

A number is 6 more than two times
another number. The
sum of the two
numbers is 24
Find
the number.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the no. be × and y

× = 2y+ 6 ..........(1)

× + y = 24

2y + 6 + y = 24

( from eq..1 × = 2y+ 6)

3y= 24- 6

y = 18/3

y = 6

× = 24- 6

× = 18

Answer 2

Answer:

$2x+6=24</p><p></p><p> \\ 2x=24-6 \\ </p><p></p><p>2x=18 \\ </p><p></p><p>x = \frac{18}{2} \\ </p><p></p><p>x=9 \\ </p><p></p><p>$