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The sum of two numbers is 64 the smaller number is 10 less than the larger number what other numbers

The sum of two numbers is 64 the smaller number is 10 less than the larger number what other numbers
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The sum of two numbers is 64 the smaller number is 10 less than the larger number what other numbers

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the bigger number has to be 54 right
User Javierdvalle
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the larger number=x
the smaller number=(x-10)
We have to solve this equation:
x+(x-10)=64
2x-10=64
2x=64+10
2x=74
x=74/2
x=37


the larger number=x=37
the smaller number=(x-10)=37-10=27

answer: the numbers are 27 and 37
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