SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 9. Find the numbers, if their sum is 46.

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Question 580330: The difference between two numbers is 9. Find the numbers, if their sum is 46.
Answer by dfrazzetto(283) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-y=9
x+y=46
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2x = 55
x = 27.5
y = 18.5