SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 67. the smaller number is 3 less than the larger number. what are the two numbers? write a systems of equations to solve,

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Question 951881: the sum of two numbers is 67. the smaller number is 3 less than the larger number. what are the two numbers? write a systems of equations to solve,
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of two numbers is 67. the smaller number is 3 less than the larger number. what are the two numbers? write a system of equations to solve,
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x + y = 67
x = y-3
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
y-3 + y = 67
2y = 70
y = 35
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Solve for "x"::
x + 35 = 67
x = 32
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Cheers,
Stan H.