<PRE><B>Question 623145</B>
Let the first number be n

Let the second number be n - 9

n + n - 9 = (n + n) - 9 = 2n - 9

2n - 9 = 55

Add 9 to each side of the equation.

2n - 9 + 9 = 55 + 9

Combine like terms:

-9 + 9 = 0

55 + 9 = 64

2n = 64

Divide each side by 2

2n/2 = 64/2

n = 32

n - 9 = 32 - 9 = 23

The first number is 23 and

The second number is 32.



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