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The sum of two numbers is 35. The smaller number is 17 less than the larger number. What is the largest and the smallest number?

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  1. Yesterday, 09:11
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    X + x - 17 = 35

    2x - 17 = 35

    + 17

    2x = 52

    : 2

    x = 26 (larger number)

    35 - 26 = 9 (smaller number)
  2. Yesterday, 09:21
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    X + x - 17 = 35

    2x - 17 = 35

    + 17

    2x = 52

    : 2

    x = 26 (larger number)

    35 - 26 = 9 (smaller number)
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