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  • 22-10-2020
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The sum of two numbers is 57 and their difference is 23. What is the larger of the two numbers?

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  • 22-10-2020

Answer:

x=17

Step-by-step explanation:

57-x-x=23

57-2x=23

2x=23-57

2x=34

divide both sides wth 2x to make the eqaution equal

x=17

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