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The sum of two numbers is 52 the larger number is 22 more than the smaller number what are the numbers

The sum of two numbers is 52 the larger number is 22 more than the smaller number what are the numbers
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The sum of two numbers is 52 the larger number is 22 more than the smaller number what are the numbers

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x+y=52
x-22=y

Substitute for y
x+(x-22)=52
2x-22=52
2x=74
x=37

Plug the x value in
(37)-22=y
15=y

Final answer: 15 and 37
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