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Help with math problem?
Solve each of the following problems using a SYSTEM of 2 equations.
(Identify the variables, write your equations, solve the system and write your answer.)
13. Two numbers differ by 25. Three times the smaller number is 9 less than the larger. Find the numbers.
AHHH!! I’m having so much trouble with this math problem!! Please help :$
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Let x= smaller number
And x+25 = larger number (since they differ by 25).
3x=(x+25)-9
3x=x+16
2x=16
x=8
then x+25= 33
So, the smaller number is 8 and the larger number is 33.
Hope this helps and good luck:)
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