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5 January, 18:59

The sum of two numbers is 27. One of the numbers is three more than the other. Find the numbers.

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  1. 5 January, 19:07
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    X & y are the numbers

    x + y = 26

    x = y + 3

    So if we substitute,

    (y+3) + y = 26

    2y + 3. = 26

    - 3 - 3

    2y. = 23. Divide by 2

    y = 11.5

    Add 3 and x = 14.5
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