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The sum of two numbers is 68. The smaller number is 10 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

The sum of two numbers is 68. The smaller number is 10 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?
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The sum of two numbers is 68. The smaller number is 10 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

x + x + 10 = 68

2x + 10 = 68

2x = 58

x = 29, so x + 10 = 39.

The numbers are 29 and 39.

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