SOLUTION: A number is 9 more than another.The sum of the 2 number is 37.Find the two numbers.

Question 1032956: A number is 9 more than another.The sum of the 2 number is 37.Find the two numbers.
Found 3 solutions by stanbon, Cromlix, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A number is 9 more than another.The sum of the 2 number is 37.Find the two numbers.
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x = y + 9
x + y = 37
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
y+9+y = 37
2y = 28
y = 14
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x = y+9 = 14+9 = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
Make the original number = x
Other number = x + 9
x + (x + 9) = 37
x + x + 9 = 37
2x + 9 = 37
2x = 37 - 9
2x = 28
x = 14
Original number = 14
Other number = 23
Hope this helps :-)
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - y = 9
x + y = 37
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2x = 46
x = 23
y = 14

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