SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 68. One number is 4 more than the other. Find the two numbers.

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Question 677690: The sum of two numbers is 68. One number is 4 more than the other. Find the two numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+4=68
2x=68-4
2x=64
x=64/2
x=32
x+4=36