SOLUTION: two numbers differ by 7. their sum is 185. what are the two numbers?

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Question 334732: two numbers differ by 7.
their sum is 185.
what are the two numbers?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = one number
Let x - 7 = the second number
x + x - 7 = 185
Can you take it from here?