Question 3134
  
   let the smaller number be = x
 
   So the bigger number is   = x + 9
 
   the sum of the numbers    = 55
 
   i.e.   x + x + 9  =  55
 
   so  2x + 9  =  55
 
   =   2x  =  55-9  =  46
 
   =   x  =  23
 
   =   the numbers are 23; and 32.       Answer
 
 
 
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