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One number is nine more than another number, if the sum of the number is 65, find both numbers

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Answer:

28 and 37

Explanation:

This is very simple actually!

First subtract the 9:

65 - 9 = 56

Then divide by 2:

56 ÷ 2 = 28

28 is one of your answers. If we want to find the other one, then add back 9

28 + 9 = 37

That's it!

Hope this helped :)

User Gurkan ?Lleez
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Answer:

28 and 37

Explanation:

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