SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 82. The larger exceeds the smaller by 16. Find the numbers.

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Question 992996: The sum of two numbers is 82. The larger exceeds the smaller by 16. Find the numbers.

Answer by ikleyn(52832) About Me  (Show Source):
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%2882-16%29%2F2 = 66%2F2 = 33 - this is the smaller number.

33 + 16 = 49 - it is the larger number.

Check: 33 + 49 = 82.