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The sum of 2 numbers is 84 if one number is 4.less than the other find the numbers​

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Answer:

one number= x = 44

the other number= (x-4)= 40

Explanation:

one number= x

the other number= (x-4)

x + (x-4) = 84

2x= 84+4

2x= 88

x= 88/2= 44

one number= x = 44

the other number= (x-4)= 40

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