SOLUTION: DIFFERENCE OF TWO NUMBERS IS 27. IF THE GREATER NUMBER IS DIVIDED BY THE OTHER THEN THE QUOTIENT AND THE REMAINDER WILL BE 7 AND 3 RESPECTIVELY. FIND THE NUMBERS.

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Question 608466: DIFFERENCE OF TWO NUMBERS IS 27. IF THE GREATER NUMBER IS DIVIDED BY THE OTHER THEN THE QUOTIENT AND THE REMAINDER WILL BE 7 AND 3 RESPECTIVELY. FIND THE NUMBERS.
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-y = 27
x= 7y +3
7y+3 - y = 27
6y= 24
y=4
x= 31