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The larger of two numbers is 9 more than the smaller. Their sum is 95. Find the numbers.

Solution

The larger of two numbers is 9 more than the smaller. Their sum is 95. Find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 52, 43

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 9 + y

x + y = 95

x = 9 + y, x + y = 95 : x = 52, y = 43

The numbers : 52, 43

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