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