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One number is 13 more than another number. If the sum of the two numbers is 15, find the two numbers

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x - the first numberx + 13 - the second number
The equation:
x + x + 13 = 152x + 13 = 15 |-132x = 2 |:2x = 1
x + 13 = 1 + 13 = 14
Answer: 1 and 14

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