Question

The sum of two numbers is 54. If the smaller number is 6 less than the bigger one, find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

so  let the larger number be x

the equation formed will be:

x+x-6=54

2x-6=54

2x=54+6

2x=60

x=60/2

x=30

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Answer 2

Answer:

30

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider X = bigger one

and y =smaller one

value of 'y' is given that is 6

to find the X we use this equation that is

X+X-6=54

2x= 54+6

2x = 60

X= 60/2

X = 30

so 'x' value is = 30