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One number is nine more than another number. If the sum of numbers is 65, find both numbers

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Answer:

The Answer is: The First Number is: 37 and the Second Number is: 28.

Explanation:

Let f = first number and s = second number.

f = s + 9

f + s = 65

Substitute:

s + 9 + s = 65

2s = 56

s = 28, the second number.

f = 28 + 9 = 37, the first number.

Proof:

37 + 28 = 65

65 = 65

Then:

37 = 28 + 9

37 = 37

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