the sum of two numbers is 55. the greater number is seventeen times the smaller number plus one. Find the numbers

Mpark asked Mar 25, 2023

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Mpark asked Mar 25, 2023

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Answer:

52 and 3

Explanation:

17x+1 + 1x =55

18x+1=55

18x=54

x=3

Ziv Levy answered Mar 29, 2023

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