SOLUTION: the sum of 2 numbers is 75 the larger number is 3 more than the smaller number. whats the numbers?

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Question 282960: the sum of 2 numbers is 75 the larger number is 3 more than the smaller number. whats the numbers?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
FYI "numbers" is plural and takes a plural verb.
What are the numbers?
x+y=75
x=y+3
x-y=3
y=x-3
add equations 1 and 3
2x=78
x=39
y=x-3
39-3=36=x
36 and 39