write an equation for the following: The sum of two numbers is 54, and their difference is nine more than the smaller number. What are the two numbers?

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anonymous · Answer

I would first decide which will be your smaller number or your larger x or y?
Then arrange them according to the directions.

anonymous · Answer

I guess I am confused on how to arrange them

anonymous · Answer

Which is your smaller number?

anonymous · Answer

x

anonymous · Answer

I come up with a fraction. Does that sound right to you?

anonymous · Answer

Sorry, I think I'm a little out of my depth. The numbers I get are incorrect. Resubmit the question and I'm sure someone more experienced will be able to help you. Sorry to have wasted your time.

anonymous · Answer

No problem so am I, but Thank You for trying. I am happy to know it wasn't extremely easy and it was me!