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The sum of two numbers is 48. The smaller number is 22 less than the larger number. What are the numbers

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 48. T h e s ma ll er n u mb er i s 22 l ess t han t h e l a r g er n u mb er . Wha t a re t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 13, 35

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 48

x = y - 22

x + y = 48, x = y - 22 : x = 13, y = 35

The numbers : 13, 35

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