SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 53. the first number is 137 more than the second number. Find the numbers

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Question 569960: the sum of two numbers is 53. the first number is 137 more than the second number. Find the numbers
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+137=53
2x=53-137
2x=-84
x=-84/2
x=-42
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x+137=-42+137=95
x=-42