The sum of two numbers is 41. The larger number is 17 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers? Larger number: Smaller number:

Lidor Avitan asked Jun 23, 2022

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The sum of two numbers is 41. The larger number is 17 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?

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Smaller number:

Lidor Avitan asked Jun 23, 2022

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Let x = the larger number
Let x - 17 = the smaller number
x + x + 17 = 41
2x + 17 = 41
2x = 58
x = 29
x - 17 = 29 - 17 = 12

Ijw answered Jun 27, 2022

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