SOLUTION: One number is 8 less than another number. Their sum is 80. Find the numbers.

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Question 40794: One number is 8 less than another number. Their sum is 80. Find the numbers.
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x one number
x+-+8} another number
%28x%29+%2B+%28x+-+8%29+=+80
2x+=+88
x+=+44
Plug ....
x+-+8
44+-+8
36
The numbers are: 36 and 44