SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 95 and the greater is 15 more than the lesser. If x is greater of the two numbers, write an equation that could be used to determine the numbers and solve
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Question 670795: The sum of two numbers is 95 and the greater is 15 more than the lesser. If x is greater of the two numbers, write an equation that could be used to determine the numbers and solve for x.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(X-15)+X=95
2X=95+15
2X=110
X=110/2
X=55 ANS. FOR THE GREATER NUMBER.
PROOF:
(55-15)+55=95
40+55=95
95=95
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