SOLUTION: Separate 72 into two numbers so that the larger number will be 8 more than the smaller number.

SOLUTION: Separate 72 into two numbers so that the larger number will be 8 more than the smaller number.

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Question 1070557: Separate 72 into two numbers so that the larger number will be 8 more than the smaller number.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a + b = 72
a - b = 8
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