Question 187462
The sum of two numbers is 74. The larger number is 3 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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x + y = 74
x = y + 3
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x + y = 74
x - y = 3
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Add to solve for "x":
2x = 77
x = 77/2
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Substitute to solve for Y":
(77/2) + y = 74
77 + 2y = 148
2y = 71
y = 71/2
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Cheers,
stan H.