Question 612439
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Hi, 
The smaller of two numbers is 9 less than the larger
Let (n-9) and n represent these numbers:
Question states***
(n-9)+ n = 38
Solving for x
   2n = 47
    n = 23.5, the Larger, 14.5 the smaller
CHECKING our Answer***
     14.5 + 23.5 = 38