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29 May, 22:13

The sum of two numbers is 43. the smaller number is 11 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

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  1. 29 May, 23:53
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    Set x as the smaller number and y as the bigger one.

    x+y=43

    y-11=x

    Solve by substitution:

    y-11+y=43

    2y-11=43

    2y=54

    y=27

    27-11=16

    x=16

    The numbers are: 27 and 16
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