Question

A number is 6more then two times another number. The sum of two number is 24. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let Y be 6 more than 2 times X.

ie Y = 6 + 2X

ie 2X -Y = -6.             --(1)

Sum of two numbers 24.

ie X + Y = 24.            --(2).

(1) + (2) => 3X = 24 -6 = 18.

ie X = 3    and Y = 18.

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