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The sum of two numbers is 25. One of the numbers is fifteen less than the other. Find the numbers.

User Tricky
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20+5 because 5 is 15 less than 25.

User Steven Johnston
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X + y = 25

X - 15 = y

X + (x - 15) = 25

2x - 15 = 25

2x= 10

X=5

5 + y = 25

Y=20

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