SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 64. One number exceeds the other one (call it x) by 26. Find the two numbers.

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Question 560068: The sum of two numbers is 64. One number exceeds the other one (call it x) by 26. Find the two numbers.
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The sum of two numbers is 64. One number exceeds the other one (call it x) by 26. Find the two numbers.
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64/2 = 32
26/2 = 13
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32 - 13 = 19
32 + 13 = 45