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the sum of two numbers is 42. the second number is 2 more than the first number

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 42. t h e seco n d n u mb er i s 2 m ore t han t h e f i rs t n u mb er

Solution

The numbers : 20, 22

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 42

y = 2 + x

x + y = 42, y = 2 + x : x = 20, y = 22

The numbers : 20, 22

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