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The sum of two numbers is 39 . If the larger is 5 more than the smaller,:find the larger number.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 39 . I f t h e l a r g er i s 5 m ore t han t h e s ma ll er, : f in d t h e l a r g er n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 22

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 39

x = 5 + y

x + y = 39, x = 5 + y : x = 22, y = 17

The number : 22

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