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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the sum of two numbers is 151. One number is 71 less than the other. Find the numbers.

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

How did you try setting this up?

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

With this, find what is given to you in the problem. They detail out two calculations: Given: \(num_1 + num_2 = 151\) \(num_1=num_2-71\) So put those together into one calculation you can solve. Once you have one of the numbers solved, it is easy to find the second.

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