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The sum of two numbers is 43 . The smaller number is 9 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

17 & 26

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation

[tex]x+(x+9)=43\\2x+9=43[/tex]

[tex]2x=43-9\\2x=34[/tex]

[tex]x=34/2=17[/tex]

One number is 17

The other number is:

[tex]x+9=17+9=26[/tex]

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