Problem page the sum of two numbers is 36 . the smaller number is 8 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

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a is 24
b is 14
I think

Serdia answered Feb 28, 2019

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Let's say the numbers are a and b.
a + b = 36.

a + 8 = b.
36 - 8 = 28.
28 divided by 2 = 14.
a = 14
b = 22.
Hope it helps! :)

Genene answered Mar 2, 2019

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