SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 73 The difference when the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number is 3. Find the two numbers

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Question 846173: the sum of two numbers is 73
The difference when the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number is 3.
Find the two numbers

Found 2 solutions by tommyt3rd, richwmiller:
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of a number...?
What needs to be done is not clear to me from the given information please repost with a clear and complete question :)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a+b=73
a-b=3
2a=76
a=38
b=35