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29 March, 19:46

One number is six less than a second number. The sum of twice the larger number and six times the smaller number is 28. Find the two numbers.

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  1. 29 March, 21:12
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    8 & 2.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    first number = x-6

    second number = x

    2 (x) + 6 (x-6) = 28

    2x + 6x - 36 = 28

    8x = 28+36

    8x = 64

    divide both sides by 8.

    x = 8.

    x-6 = 8-6 = 2.
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