SOLUTION: one number is 17 more than other number their sum 55 what is the other number
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Question 560119: one number is 17 more than other number their sum 55 what is the other number
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a = b + 17
a + b = 55
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Since a = b + 17, we replace a in the second equation with (b + 17).
b + 17 + b = 55
2b + 17 = 55
2b = 55 - 17
2b = 38
b = 38/2
b = 19
The other number is 17 + 19 or 36.
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