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One number exceeds another by 2. The sum of the numbers is 26

Solution

O n e n u mb er e x cee d s an o t h er b y 2. T h e s u m o f t h e n u mb ers i s 26

Solution

The numbers : 14, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = y + 2

x + y = 26

x = y + 2, x + y = 26 : x = 14, y = 12

The numbers : 14, 12

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