Problema Solution

One number is 7 more than another. Their sum is 23. Find the numbers

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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers


one number is 7 more than another


y = x + 7


their sum is 23


x + y = 23


by solving the system of equations


y = x + 7

x + y = 23


we find


x = 8


y = 15


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the numbers are 8 and 15.