SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 18. The larger number exceeds by 4.

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Question 789845: The sum of two numbers is 18. The larger number exceeds by 4.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + (x + 4) = 18
x + x + 4 = 18
Collect like terms.
2x = 18 - 4
2x = 14
x = 7
Two numbers:
7 and 11
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