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One number is 11 less than the other number. If their sum is increased by 8, the result is 71. Find the numbers.
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One number is 11 less than the other number. If their sum is increased by 8, the result is 71. Find the numbers.

User Leontyev Georgiy
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First number =
x

Second number =
x-11


x+x-11+8=71


2x-3=71


2x=71+3


2x=74


x=37

First number =
x=37

Second number =
x-11=37-11=26

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