Question 1012513
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x-y=27
x=y+27
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x+y=65
(y+27)+y=65
2y=38
y=19
ANSWER 1: The smaller number is 19.
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x=y+27
x=19+27=46
ANSWER: The larger number is 46.
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CHECK:
x-y=27
46-19=27
27=27
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x+y=65
46+19=65
65=65
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