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The sum of two numbers is 66 . the larger number is eight more than the smaller number. what are the numbers?

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Larger number is x. Smaller number is y.

x = 8 + y

y = x - 8

37 + 29 = 66

x = 37

y = 29

(The larger number is 37, and the smaller one is 29).

I hope that helped you! c:
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