SOLUTION: one number is 15 less than another. their sum is 95. find the numbers, showing how you reached your answer.

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Question 521484: one number is 15 less than another. their sum is 95. find the numbers, showing how you reached your answer.
Answer by umnikmo(75) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+15=y (1)
x+y=95 (2)
(1) into (2)
x+x+15=95 =>x=40
from (1), y=40+15=55

ans: x=40, y=55