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the sum of two numbers is 63. The smaller number is 9 less than the larger number.what are the numbers
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the sum of two numbers is 63. The smaller number is 9 less than the larger number.what are the numbers
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2021-08-16T00:45:26+00:00
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Answer:
27 and 36
Step-by-step explanation:
x + (x – 9) = 63
2x – 9 = 63
add 9 to both sides
2x = 72
Divide both sides by2
x = 36
x – 9 = 36 – 9
x – 9 = 27