SOLUTION: sum of the two number is 70. if one exceeds the other by 20. find the numbers.

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Question 610095: sum of the two number is 70. if one exceeds the other by 20. find the numbers.
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x+y = 70
y = x+20
2x+20=70
2x = 50
x = 25
y = 45