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Problem page the sum of two numbers is 56 . the smaller number is 16 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?
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Problem page the sum of two numbers is 56 . the smaller number is 16 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

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Create equations using the given information
1) x+y=56
2) y=x-16
Substitute the value of y into the 1st equation and simplify
1)x+x-16=56
2x=72
x=36
Substitute the value of x into the 1st equation and simplify
1)x+y=56
36+y=56
y=20

Answer: 20 and 36

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