x + y = 61
y = x + 15
substitute for y in the first equation
x + (x + 15) = 61
2x + 15 = 61
2x = 46
x = 23
so y = 38
the two numbers are 23 and 38
James H.
asked • 08/08/18The sum of two numbers is 61. The larger number is 15 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?
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