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19 October, 13:55

Two numbers add to 436 and the front is 134 bigger than the second. What are the two numbers?

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  1. 19 October, 15:06
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    Lets say x is the smaller number and y is the bigger number.

    x + y = 436

    x + 134 = y

    We can substitute the second equation into the first (substitute x + 134 in for y)

    x + (x+134) = 436

    2x + 134 = 436

    2x = 302

    x = 151

    We can now plug this back into either formula (i use the second)

    151 + 134 = b

    b = 285

    The 2 numbers are 151 and 285
  2. 19 October, 17:30
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    Take away 134 from the total, so that both numbers are of equal value:

    436 - 134 = 302

    Divide by 2 to find the smaller number:

    302 : 2 = 151

    Add back the 134 to find the bigger number:

    151 + 134 = 285

    Answer: The two numbers are 151 and 285
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