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The first of two number is 7 more than the second. Their sum is 29. Find the numbers

User Andel
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Answer:

7.5 and 21.5

Explanation:

29/2=14.5

14.5-7=7.5

14.5+7=21.5

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User Jansen
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Answer:

11 and 18

Explanation:

first number is x second is y.

x+y=29

x=y+2

y+2+y=29

2y+2=29

2y=22

y=11; x= 18

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