Question 400066
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Hi
difference of two numbers is 9
Let x and (x+9) represent the first and second number respectively
Question states***
 2x + (x+9)  = 24
Solving for x
       3x = 15
        x = 5   Second number is 14  (5+9)
CHECKING our Answer***
  10 + 14 = 24