Problema Solution
one number is one more than a second number. six times the first is 2 less than 2 times the second. find the numbers.
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers
one number is one more than a second number. six times the first is 2 less than 2 times the second
x = 1 + y
six times the first is 2 less than 2 times the second
6x = 2y - 2
by solving the system of equations
x = 1 + y
6x = 2y - 2
we find
x = -1
y = -2
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