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7 November, 17:39

The sum of two numbers is 55. The larger number is 17 more than the other number. What is the value of the larger number? (Let the numbers be x and y)

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  1. 7 November, 19:24
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    X+y=55

    Y = X+17

    X + X+17=55

    2x+17=55

    Subtract 17

    2x = 38

    Divide by 2

    X=19

    Larger number 19+17=36

    36
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