Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first number is x+6

second number is x

or you can write first number as x and second number is x-6

x+x-6=54

2x-6=54

2x=54-6

2x=48

x=48/2

24

check

x=24

x-6=24-6

24+24-6=54-6

24+18=48

48=48

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