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The sum of two numbers is 15. One number is 3 less than the other. Find the numbers.
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The sum of two numbers is 15. One number is 3 less than the other. Find the numbers.
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=15
x=y-3
substitute
y-3+y=15
2y=18
y=9
y-3=6
the numbers are 6 and 9.
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