The sum of two numbers is 26. One number is 9 more than the other one. Find the numbers.

Sugaryourcoffee asked Nov 22, 2023

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The sum of two numbers is 26. One number is
9 more than the other one. Find the numbers.

Sugaryourcoffee asked Nov 22, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

x+y=26

x-y=9

by process of elemination

2x=35

x=17.5

17.5+y=26

y=8.5

Tony Evyght answered Nov 28, 2023

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