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the sum of two numbers is 45. the smaller number is 17 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 45. t h e s ma ll er n u mb er i s 17 l ess t han t h e l a r g er n u mb er . w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers ?

Solution

The numbers : 14, 31

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 45

x = y - 17

x + y = 45, x = y - 17 : x = 14, y = 31

The numbers : 14, 31

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