SOLUTION: One number is 3 less than another number. If their sum is 49. Find the two numbers

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Question 922682: One number is 3 less than another number.
If their sum is 49. Find the two numbers
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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A + B = 49
A = B+3
(B+3) + B = 49
2B + 3 = 49
2B = 46
B = 23
making A = 26