Inactive Tutor answered 03/16/22
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F = 18 + S
F + S = 96
18+S +S = 96
2S = 96-18 = 78
S = 78/2 = 39 = the Second number
F = 18+39 = 57 = the First number
39+57 = 96
57= 18+39
Rhianne P.
asked 03/16/22The sum of two numbers is 96. the first number is 18 more than the 2nd number...
Inactive Tutor answered 03/16/22
F = 18 + S
F + S = 96
18+S +S = 96
2S = 96-18 = 78
S = 78/2 = 39 = the Second number
F = 18+39 = 57 = the First number
39+57 = 96
57= 18+39
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