SOLUTION: If the difference of two numbers is 15 and if seven times the smaller number exceeds the greater by 159, what will be the sum of the two numbers?

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Question 1017775: If the difference of two numbers is 15 and if seven times the smaller number exceeds
the greater by 159, what will be the sum of the two numbers?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7n-159=n+15
6n=174
n=29
n+15=44!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!