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the difference of two numbers is 4. the sum of the lesser number and half the greater number is 23. what is the product of the two numbers?

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Answer: x = 18 and y = 14
The difference is 4, and half of 18 is 9 and 9 + 14 is 23

Explanation:

Keep the 2 numbers as 2 variables
x - y = 4

x + (y/2) = 23

We can use the substitution method here

x = 4 + y

4+y + (y/2) = 23

y = 14

x = 4 + y

x = 4 + 14

x = 18

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