Question

A number is 6 more than two times another number. The sum of the two number is24. find the number.

Answer 1

let a number be x

let the other number be 2x+6

so

(2x+6) + x = 24

3x +6 = 24

3x = 24 - 6

3x = 18

x = $\frac{18}{3}$

x = 6

one number = 6

other = 2x+6 = 2 x 6 + 6

=18

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