Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 72. One number is 8 more than the other. Find the numbers.
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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the numbers and x>y
The sum of two numbers is 72:
x + y = 72
One number is 8 more than the other:
x = y + 8
We have the system of equations:
x + y = 72
x = y + 8
........
........
x = 40
y = 32
The numbers are 40 and 32.