Problema Solution
one number is 18 more than another number. the sum of the two numbers is 60.
find the numbers.
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers
one number is 18 more than another number
y = x + 18
the sum of the two numbers is 60
x + y = 60
by solving the system of equations
y = x + 18
x + y = 60
we find
x = 21
y = 39
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the two numbers are 21 and 39.