Dylan and Bryan collect a fixed number of seashells every day. Dylan collected 6 more seashells than Bryan every day. Both started on the same day. When Dylan collected 420 seashells, Bryan had collected 360 seashells. How many days did Bryan take to collect 360 seashells?

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Dylan and Bryan collect a fixed number of seashells every day. Dylan collected 6 more seashells than Bryan every day. Both started on the same day. When Dylan collected 420 seashells, Bryan had collected 360 seashells. How many days did Bryan take to collect 360 seashells? 

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