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  • 06-11-2017
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 61 . the larger number is 13 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers?

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BradEagleCarp BradEagleCarp
  • 07-11-2017
Smaller Number is S
Larger Number is S + 13
Smaller # + Larger # = 61

S + S + 13 = 61
2S + 13 = 61
2S = 61 - 13
2S = 48
S = 48/2
S = 24

Larger # = S + 13
Larger # = 24 + 13
Larger # = 37

Check. .. 24 + 37 = 61. CORRECT!

Smaller Number is 24
Larger Number is 37
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