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The sum of two numbers is 1253. The larger number is 277 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 1253. T h e l a r g er n u mb er i s 277 m ore t han t h e s ma ll er n u mb er . F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 765, 488

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 1253

x = 277 + y

x + y = 1253, x = 277 + y : x = 765, y = 488

The numbers : 765, 488

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