Problema Solution
One number is 20 more than the second number. If their sum is 72. Find the numbers
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let 'x' and 'y' be the two numbers
one number is 20 more than the second number
x = y + 20
their sum is 72
x + y = 72
by solving the system of equations
x = y + 20
x + y = 72
we find
x = 46
y = 26
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the numbers are 46 and 26.