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One number is 7 more than another number. The sum of these two numbers is 101. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

54 and 47

Explanation:

Lets first number be "x" and second number be "y"

x = y + 7

x + y = 101

(y + 7) + y = 101

2y + 7 = 101

2y = 94

y = 47

x = 47 + 7

x = 54

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