Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 48. The smaller number is 16 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?
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let
x = the larger number
y = the smaller number
the sum of two numbers is 48
x + y = 48
the smaller number is 16 less than the larger number
y = x - 16
by solving the system of equations
x + y = 48
y = x - 16
we find
x = 32
y = 16
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the smaller number is 16 while the larger number is 32.