The sum of two numbers is 21. The larger number is 6 less that twice the smaller number. What are the two numbers?

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Section4.2: Solve Applications With Systems Of Equations
Problem 4.28TI: The sum of two numbers is 6 . One number is 10 less than the other. Find the numbers.
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