Problema Solution
A number is 6 times bigger than another number.Calculate the values of the numbers if their differences is 12
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers
a number is 6 times bigger than another number
y = 6x
their differences is 12
y - x = 12
by solving the system of equations
y = 6x
y - x = 12
we find
x = 2.4
y = 14.4
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