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The sum of two numbers is 37. One number is 9 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 37. O n e n u mb er i s 9 l ess t han t h e o t h er . F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 14, 23

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 37

x = y - 9

x + y = 37, x = y - 9 : x = 14, y = 23

The numbers : 14, 23

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