SOLUTION: one number is 7 less than another.the sum of the numbers is 35. find the numbers

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Question 426098: one number is 7 less than another.the sum of the numbers is 35. find the numbers
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Hi

one number is 7 less than another

Let x and (x-7)represent the numbers

Question states***

 x + (x-7) = 35

Solving for x

     2x = 42

      x = 21  The other number is 14.   (21-7)



CHECKING our Answer***

   21 + 14 = 35