SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 80. The larger number is 9 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.

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Question 912059: The sum of two numbers is 80. The larger number is 9 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the smaller number
larger + smaller...
(x+9) + x = 80
solve
2x = 71
x = 35.5, the smaller number, The Larger number is 44.5 35.5+%2B9
Checking...
sum = 80