Question 840960
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Hi,
The smaller number is 21 less than the larger number{{{highlight_green(x)}}}.
smaller number {{{highlight_green(x-21)}}}
Question states*** The Two numbers have a sum of 67
 (x-21) + x = 67
  x - 21 + x = 67
   2x-21 = 67     |Combining Like terms
   2x = 67+21     |Adding 21 to both sides of the EQ
   2x = 78
    x = 39, the larger number.  The smaller number is 18.   {{{39-21}}}
CHECKING our answer***
  39 + 18 = 57
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