x = number 1
x - 11 = number 2
(x + x-11) + 8 = 71
Simplify the left side.
2x - 3 = 71
Add 3 to both sides
2x = 74
Divide both sides by 2
x = 37
x - 11 = (37) - 11 = 26
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