SOLUTION: One number exceeds another by 24. the sum of the numbers is 58. what are the numbers?
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Question 272757: One number exceeds another by 24. the sum of the numbers is 58. what are the numbers?
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Answer: 41 and 17. 41 + 17 = 58. 41 - 17 = 24 (more than the other)
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-y=24
x+y=58
2x=82
x=41
41-y=24
y=17
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