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The sum of two numbers is 24. One number is 8 less than the other number. let x and y be the two numbers. What are the two numbers.

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  1. Today, 18:59
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    16 and 8 are the numbers
  2. Today, 19:56
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    x=8, y=16

    Step-by-step explanation:

    x+y=24

    x=x

    y=x+8

    x + (x+8) = 24

    2x+8=24

    2x=24-8

    2x=16

    x=16/2

    x=8

    y=x+8=16
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