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3 March, 17:31

The sum of two numbers is 52. The smaller number is 18 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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  1. 3 March, 20:36
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    x + y = 52

    x = y - 18

    Adding,

    2x + y = 52 + y - 18

    2x = 34

    x = 17

    y = x + 18 = 35

    Check: x+y = 17+35 = 52, good

    Answer: 17 and 35
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