Question 563201: the sum of two numbers is 62. the smaller number is 22 less than the larger number. what are the two numbers? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the sum of two numbers is 62. the smaller number is 22 less than the larger number. what are the two numbers?
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Equations:
x + y = 62
x = y - 22
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
y-22 + y = 62
2y = 84
y = 42
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Solve for "x":
x = y - 22
x = 42-22
x = 20
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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