SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 38, and 1/10 of the greater number equals 1/9 of the smaller. Find the numbers.

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Question 951235: The sum of two numbers is 38, and 1/10 of the greater number equals 1/9 of the smaller. Find the numbers.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=38
A%2F10=B%2F9
A=%2810%2F9%29B
Substituting,
%2810%2F9%29B%2BB=38
%2819%2F9%29B=38
B=%289%2F19%29%2838%29
B=18
Then,
A%2B18=38
A=20