The sum of two numbers is 27. One number is seven less than the other. Find the numbers.

Short Answer

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The two numbers are 17 and 10.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Forming linear equation

Let one number be xand other will be x-7.

Sum=27

x+x-7=27

02

Step 2. Finding numbers 

2x-7=272x=34x=17othernumber=x-7=10

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