SOLUTION: the sum of 2 numbers is 45. one number is 27 more than the other. what are the numbers?

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Question 474786: the sum of 2 numbers is 45. one number is 27 more than the other. what are the numbers?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+27=45
2x=45-27
2x=18
x=9
x+27=36