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The sum of two numbers is 58. The larger number is 20 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers

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Answer:

39 and 19

Explanation:

sum: a+b=58

larger: a-b=20

(a+b)-(a-b)=58-20

2b=38 --> b = 19, a=39

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