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  • 25-04-2022
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The sum of two numbers is 53 The larger number is 11 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?

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mreyes98 mreyes98
  • 25-04-2022

Answer:

21 and 32 are the numbers

Step-by-step explanation:

Let assume that the the two numbers are X and Y and that X is the large number.

According to the question,

X + Y = 53 .................. Equation 1

then,  X = 11 + Y........... Equation 2

Substitute equation 2 into equation 1.

[11 + Y] + Y = 53

11 + 2Y = 53

2Y = 53 - 11 = 42

2Y = 42

Y = 42 / 2 = 21,

Therefore, Y = 21 [Small number].

According to equation 1,

X +Y = 53

X + 21 = 53

X = 53 - 21 = 32.

Therefore, X = 32 [Big number]

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