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The sum of two numbers is 37 . The smaller number is 15 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

11 and 26

Explanation:

x+x-15=37

x+x-15+15=37+15

x+x=52

2x=52

2x÷2=52÷2

x=26

26+26-15=37

37=37

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