Problema Solution
the sum of two numbers is 34. the smaller number is 6 less than the larger number. what are the two numbers?
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let 'x' and 'y' represent the number and x>y
the sum of two numbers is 34
x + y = 34
the smaller number is 6 less than the larger number
y = x - 6
by solving the system of equations
x + y = 34
y = x - 6
we find
x = 20
y = 14
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the two numbers are 20 and 14.