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The sum of two numbers is 55. the greater number is seventeen times the smaller number plus one. Find the numbers

The sum of two numbers is 55. the greater number is seventeen times the smaller number plus one. Find the numbers
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the sum of two numbers is 55. the greater number is seventeen times the smaller number plus one. Find the numbers

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Answer:

52 and 3

Explanation:

17x+1 + 1x =55

18x+1=55

18x=54

x=3

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