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One number is 11 less than the other number. If their sum is increased by 8, the result is 71. Find the numbers.

One number is 11 less than the other number. If their sum is increased by 8, the result is 71. Find the numbers.
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One number is 11 less than the other number. If their sum is increased by 8, the result is 71. Find the numbers.

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User Leontyev Georgiy
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First number =
x

Second number =
x-11


x+x-11+8=71


2x-3=71


2x=71+3


2x=74


x=37

First number =
x=37

Second number =
x-11=37-11=26

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