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5 August, 18:29

One number exceeds another by 44. the sum of the numbers is 24. what are the numbers?

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  1. 5 August, 20:18
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    Let, the numbers = x, y

    x+y = 24 1st eqn

    x-y = 44 2nd eqn

    24-y-y = 44

    -2y = 44-24

    y = 20/-2 = - 10

    substitute that in equation 1st x = 24+10 = 34

    so, the numbers would be 34 & - 10
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