SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 75. The larger number is 3 more than the smaller number.find the number.

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Question 716272: the sum of two numbers is 75. The larger number is 3 more than the smaller number.find the number.
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+Y=75
Y=3+X
SUBSTITUTE:
X+(3+X)=75
2X+3=75
2X=75-3
2X=72
X=72/2=36
36+(3+36)=36+39=75