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  • 11-09-2020
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The sum of two numbers is 55. The smaller number is 15 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?


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Sheila35
Sheila35 Sheila35
  • 11-09-2020

Answer:

a=35

b=20

Step-by-step explanation:

a+b =55

a=b+15

b+15 +b =55

2b=55 - 15

2b=40

b=40 :2

b=20 (the smallest number)

a=20 +15 =35 (the largest number)

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dspader
dspader dspader
  • 11-09-2020

Step-by-step explanation:

55=x+15

-15     -15

40=x

Hope it helps!

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