One number is 6 more than another number, and their sum is 22. Find the numbers.

Joni Kenny

Joni Kenny

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2020-11-12

The sum of the two numbers is 22, and one number is 6 more than the other. Find the numbers.

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dieseisB

dieseisB

Skilled2020-11-13Added 85 answers

Make x the first number so that x+6 is the second number. We are given that their sum is 22 so we can write: 
x+(x+6)=22 
2x+6=22 
2x=16 
x=8 
So, the two numbers are 8 and 8+6=14.

Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-08-11Added 2605 answers

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