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The sum of two numbers is 68. The larger number minus the smaller number is 6. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 68. T h e l a r g er n u mb er min u s t h e s ma ll er n u mb er i s 6. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 37, 31

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 68

x - y = 6

x + y = 68, x - y = 6 : x = 37, y = 31

The numbers : 37, 31

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