SOLUTION: One number exceeds another by 3.!the sum of the numbers is 51. What are the numbers?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Evaluation -> SOLUTION: One number exceeds another by 3.!the sum of the numbers is 51. What are the numbers?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1038022: One number exceeds another by 3.!the sum of the numbers is 51. What are the numbers?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One number exceeds another by 3.!the sum of the numbers is 51. What are the numbers?
-----------
If it's 3, and not 3!
x + y = 51
x - y = 3
---------------- Add