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The sum of two numbers is 278. One number is 52 more than the other number. What are the two numbers

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Answer:

The numbers are 165 and 113

Explanation:

Let

x ----> one number

y ----> the other number

we know that


x+y=278 ----> equation A


x=y+52 ----> equation B

substitute equation B in equation A


(y+52)+y=278

solve for y


2y=278-52


2y=226


y=113

Find the value of x


x=y+52


x=113+52=165

therefore

The numbers are 165 and 113

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