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9.One number is 8 more than the other. Determine the two numbers if their sum is 74.

9.One number is 8 more than the other. Determine the two numbers if their sum is 74.
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9.One number is 8 more than the other.
Determine the two numbers if their sum is 74.

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the first number: x
the second number: 8+x

x + (8+x) = 74
-> 2x= 74-8= 66
-> x= 66/2= 33

the fist number: 33
the second number: 41
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