lyssie3915 lyssie3915
  • 03-11-2017
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The sum of two numbers is 39 . the larger number is 17 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers?

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BradEagleCarp BradEagleCarp
  • 07-11-2017
Larger Number + Smaller Number = 39
Larger Number = S + 17
Smaller Number = S

S + 17 + S = 39
2S + 17 = 39
2S = 39 - 17
2S = 22
S = 22/2
S = 11

Larger Number is S + 17
Larger Number is 11 + 17

Larger Number is 28
Smaller Number is 11
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