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The sum of two numbers is 50. The first number is 18 less than the 2nd number. What are the
2 numbers?

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vanessa2446
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  • 11-09-2020

Answer:

2y + 2 + y = 50 (combine like terms)

3y + 2 = 50

3y = 50 - 2

3y = 48

y = 16

Substitute 16 for y in either equation 1 or 2 and solve for x (I chose equation 1):

x + 16 = 50

x = 50 - 16

x = 34

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