SOLUTION: Need to figure out how to set this up as an equation. One number is 9 less than another number. If their sum is 47, find the number.

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Question 567515: Need to figure out how to set this up as an equation. One number is 9 less than another number. If their sum is 47, find the number.
Answer by MNSue(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + (x-9) = 47
2x = 56
x = 28