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The sum of two numbers is 17 . The second number is 9 less than the first number.

Soluzione

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 17 . T h e seco n d n u mb er i s 9 l ess t han t h e f i rs t n u mb er .

Soluzione

The numbers : 13, 4

Fasi della soluzione

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 17

y = x - 9

x + y = 17, y = x - 9 : x = 13, y = 4

The numbers : 13, 4

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