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the larger of two numbers is 15 more than the smaller number if the sum of the numbers is 91, find the two numbers . (write the answer as two numbers separated by a comma )

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\begin{gathered} \text{The first number is x,} \\ The\text{Second number is }\Rightarrow x+15 \\ \text{Now, } \\ x+x+15=91 \\ 2x=91-15 \\ 2x=76 \\ x=38(\text{smaller number)} \\ Bigger\text{ number}\Rightarrow38+15=53 \end{gathered}

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