Problema Solution
the sum of two numbers is 45. the first is 9 less than the second. fine the numbers
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x+y=45.
x=y-9.
y-9+y=45.
2y=45+9=54.
y=54/2 =27.
x=45-y=45-27=18.
The two numbers are 18,27.
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