Question

the sum of two numbers is 51. the smaller number is 23 less then the larger number. what are the numbers?

Answer 1

Let the 2 numbers be x and y
x+y=51
Let x be the smaller number and y be the larger number
x=y-23
Now using substitution solve for y

Answer 2

So x+y=51
We know that x=y-23
So lets replace x with y-23

(y-23)+y=51

Now lets solve for y
y-23+y=51
2y-23=51
2y=74
y=37

Now we know that x=y-23
And we know that y=37 So lets replace y with 37
x=37-23
Solve for x
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Answer 3

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