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Two numbers total 33 and have a difference of 9. Find the two numbers.

User Dmytro Sirenko
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Answer:

the two numbers are 21 and 12.

Explanation:

User Dragoweb
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Answer:

Explanation:

If 2 numbers have a total, you are adding the numbers together.

x + y = 33

If they have a difference of 9 you are subtracting the two numbers. Let the larger one be x

x - y =9

x + y = 33

x - y = 9 Add

2x = 42 Divide by 2

2x/2 = 42/2

x = 21

x + y = 33

21 + y = 33 Subtract 21 from both sides

y = 33 - 21 Combine

y = 12

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