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24 December, 16:37

The sum of two numbers is 44. The larger number is 20 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?

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  1. 24 December, 19:36
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    The smaller number is 'x'.

    The larger number is (x + 20)

    Their sum is [ x + (x + 20 ]

    2x + 20 = 44

    Subtract 20 from each side:

    2x = 24

    Divide each side by 2:

    x = 12

    and

    x + 20 = 32
  2. 24 December, 20:31
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    Let the numebrs be x and y.

    x + y = 44

    x = y + 20

    Substituting the value of x,

    (y + 20) + y = 44

    2y + 20 = 44

    2y = 24

    y = 12.

    x = y + 20

    x = 12 + 20

    Thus, x = 32.

    Thus, the two numbers are 32 and 12.
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