Question 1032956
A number is 9 more than another.The sum of the 2 number is 37.Find the two numbers. 
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x = y + 9
x + y = 37
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
y+9+y  = 37
2y  = 28
y = 14
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x = y+9 = 14+9 = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.