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  • 20-04-2024
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Find the two numbers that have a difference of 3 and a sum of 27

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  • 20-04-2024

Answer:

x = 15

y = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y.

x - y = 3 ...(1)

x + y = 27 ...(2)

Add (2) to (1)

2x = 30

Divide both sides by 2

x = 15

Substitute x = 15 in (2)

15 + y = 27

y = 27 - 15 = 12

y = 12

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