hastyangell
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  • 04-03-2021
  • Mathematics
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The sum or two numbers is 59. the larger number is 15 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers

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desaniamiya101
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  • 05-03-2021

Answer: 37 and 22

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 59

x = 15 + y (substitute x as 15 + y into the first equation)

15 + y + y = 59

2y + 15 = 59

2y = 44

y = 22

substitute y as 22 into one of the equations

x = 15 + 22

x = 37

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