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The sum of two numbers is 38. One of the numbers is ten more than the other.Find the larger number

2007-02-05 07:57:33 · 5 answers · asked by ~*PrInCeSs*~ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

x + y = 38
x = y + 10
2y + 10 = 38
2y = 28
y = 14
x = 24

2007-02-05 08:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Robert M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

X + (X+10) = 38. You take it from there.

2007-02-05 08:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Curt Monash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x + (x + 10) = 38
2x = 28

x = 14

So, one number is 14 and the other is 24.

the larger no. is 24

2007-02-05 08:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by goku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x+(x+10)=38
The larger # is 28, smaller # is 14.

2007-02-05 08:01:02 · answer #5 · answered by hot tea & toast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋