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The sum of two numbers is 39. The smaller number is 11 less than the larger number. What are the numbers

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texaschic101
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  • 04-02-2020

Answer:

14 and 25

Step-by-step explanation:

x = smaller number

y = larger number

x + y = 39

x = y - 11

now we sub

y - 11 + y = 39

2y - 11 = 39

2y = 39 + 11

2y = 50

y = 50/2

y = 25 <=== larger number

x = y - 11

x = 25 - 11

x = 14 <==== smaller number

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