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One number exceeds another by 37. The sum of the numbers is 61. What are the numbers

Solution

O n e n u mb er e x cee d s an o t h er b y 37. T h e s u m o f t h e n u mb ers i s 61. Wha t a re t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 49, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = y + 37

x + y = 61

x = y + 37, x + y = 61 : x = 49, y = 12

The numbers : 49, 12

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