SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 43 . The smaller number is 23 less than the larger number. What are the numbers? Thanks(:

Question 681641: The sum of two numbers is 43 . The smaller number is 23 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y = 43
x - 23 = y
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x + x-23 = 43
2x = 43 + 23
2x = 66

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