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25 November, 14:42

The sum of two numbers is 24. The second number is 6 less than the first. Find the numbers. Write a system of equations and solve.

a.

x + y = 24

y = x - 6

(15, 9)

c.

6x + y = 24

y = 12x + 3

(12, 12)

b.

12x + 6y = 24

y - 2x = 0

(9, 15)

d.

x + 6y = 24

4x + y = 16

(16, 8)

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  1. 25 November, 14:56
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    A will get you the correct answer. 9 being the second number, is 6 less than 15 and they each add to 24.
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