SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 65. the larger number is 9 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers?
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Question 813030: the sum of two numbers is 65. the larger number is 9 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 65
x = y + 9
Substitute the second equation into the first equation.
(y + 9) + y = 65
2y + 9 = 65
2y = 56
y = 28
solution: (x, y) = (37, 28)
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