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  • 17-10-2016
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One number exceeds another by 44. the sum of the numbers is 24. what are the​ numbers?

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SJ2006
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  • 22-10-2016

Let, the numbers = x,y

x+y= 24   1st eqn

x-y = 44   2nd eqn

24-y-y = 44

-2y = 44-24

y = 20/-2 = -10

substitute that in equation 1st x = 24+10 = 34

so, the numbers would be 34 & -10



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