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The sum of two numbers is 41. The smaller number is 21 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

10 and 21

Explanation:

20 and 21 doesnt make sense because

they said that the smaller number is bigger by 21 there fore

20+21=40

AND THEN you add a 20

So the proper answer is 10 and 21

10+21=31

31+10=41

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