SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 80. The larger number is 9 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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Question 992454: The sum of two numbers is 80. The larger number is 9 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Answer by satyareddy22(84) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x and y are the two numbers
sum of two numbers is 80
x+y=80-----(1)
larger number is 9 more than the smaller number
x-y=9-----(2)
solving (1) & (2)
x=44.5,y=35.5
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