The sum of two numbers is eleven. one number is seven less than the other. find the numbers

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Holly Ortega

18 July, 08:21

The sum of two numbers is eleven. one number is seven less than the other. find the numbers

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9 & 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

let x represent the unknown numbers.

x + x-7 = 11

2x = 11+7

2x = 18.

divide both sides by 2.

x = 9.

x-7 = 9-7 = 2