allthesemath allthesemath
  • 21-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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Hey Siri the sum of two numbers is 50 and the larger number is six less than 3 times the smaller number find the smaller number
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emilycarroll423 emilycarroll423
  • 23-09-2018

x + y = 50

x = 3y - 6


3y - 6 + y = 50

4y = 56

y = 14


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