Problema Solution

The sum of two numbers is 51. The smaller number is 7 less than the larger number. What are the the numbers?

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X + (X +7) = 51

2x + 7 = 51

2x + 7 - 7 = 51 - 7

2x = 44

2x/2 = 44/2

x = 22

Smaller Number = 22

Larger Number = 29