SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 206. the second number is 48 more than the first. Find the numbers. Write a system of equations and solve.

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Question 258121: The sum of two numbers is 206. the second number is 48 more than the first. Find the numbers. Write a system of equations and solve.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+48=206
2x=158
x=79
x+48=127