240 is the sum of two numbers in which the larger number is 6 less than twice the smaller number what are the two numbers

Answer 1

Let x be the bigger number

x + y = 240
x = 2y - 6

Solve the two simultaneous equations.

x = 240 - y = 2y -6

3y = 246
y = 82
x = ?

Answer 2

the sum of two numbers is 240 the larger number is 6 less than twice the smaller. what are the two number.

Answer 3

what is the value of x

Answer 4

what is the value of x in algrebra