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the sum of two number is 65. the smaller number is 13 less than the large number. what are the numbers?

the sum of two number is 65 the smaller number is 13 less than the large number what are the numbers class=

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mysticchacha
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  • 11-05-2020

Answer:

26 and 39

Step-by-step explanation:

We translate this into an equation.

Let x = small number

Let y = big number.

x + y = 65

x = y - 13

Solve

plug in for x

(y - 13) +  y = 65

y + y - 13 = 65

2y - 13 =65

2y = 78

y = 78/2

y = 39

x = 39 - 13 = 26

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