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2 January, 14:25

The sum of two numbers is 64. Twice the smaller number is 10 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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  1. 2 January, 14:26
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    x = first number

    64 - x = second number {sum of two numbers is 64}

    2x = 64 - x - 10 {twice smaller is ten less than larger}

    2x = 54 - x {combine like terms}

    3x = 54

    x = 18

    64 - x = 46 {substituted 18 for x}

    the two numbers are 18 and 46
  2. 2 January, 14:37
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    I that the two numbers are 18 and 24
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