The sum of two numbers is 43 . The smaller number is 9 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

17 & 26

Explanation:

The equation

$x+(x+9)=43\\2x+9=43$

$2x=43-9\\2x=34$

x=34/2=17

One number is 17

The other number is:

x+9=17+9=26

Hope this helps

MrEvil answered Jan 25, 2023

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