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  • 21-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 54.The smaller number is 22 less than the larger number.what are the numbers?

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ayalewaw2006
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  • 21-02-2021

Answer:

x=16 y=38

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=54.......equation 1

x=y-22........ equation 2

substitute

y-22+y=54

2y-22=54

2y=54+22

2y=76

y=76/2

y=38''

x=y-22

x=38-22

x=16''

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