One number is 7 more than another. If the sum of the two numbers is 165, find the two numbers. The smaller number is The larger number is 1

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One number is 7 more than another. If the sum of the two numbers is 165, find the two numbers.

The smaller number is

The larger number is 1

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x+7+x=165

2x+7=165

2x+7-7=165-7

2x=158

2x÷2=158÷2

x=79

79+7+79=165

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