The sum of two numbers is 55. The larger number is 17 more than the other number. What is the value of the larger number? (Let the numbers be x and y)

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The sum of two numbers is 55. The larger number is 17 more than the other number. What is the value of the larger number? (Let the numbers be x and y)

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X+y=55
Y= X+17

X+ X+17=55
2x+17=55
Subtract 17
2x= 38
Divide by 2
X=19
Larger number 19+17=36
36

Santosh Prasad Sah answered Oct 12, 2018

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