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

Pdfman answered Jan 21, 2018

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