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The sum of two numbers is 53 . The smaller number is 15 less than the larger number

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 53 . T h e s ma ll er n u mb er i s 15 l ess t han t h e l a r g er n u mb er

Solution

The numbers : 19, 34

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 53

x = y - 15

x + y = 53, x = y - 15 : x = 19, y = 34

The numbers : 19, 34

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