SOLUTION: one number is 17 less than another; their sum is 125. what are the numbers?

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Question 762950: one number is 17 less than another; their sum is 125. what are the numbers?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=y+17
x+y=125

(y+17)+y=125

y=54 and x=71


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