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One number is 3 less than another number if their sum is 49
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One number is 3 less than another number if their sum is 49

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One number is 26 the other is 23


x+y=49

Y=x+3,X (now substitute it in the equation)

x+3+x=49

2x+3=49

2x=46. X=23


Y=x+3. Y=23+3 =26 for checking 23+26=49
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