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The larger of two numbers is 17 more than the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 71.

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Answer:

The smaller number is 27 and the larger number is 44

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = the larger number

Let y = the smaller number

x + y = 71

x = y + 17  Substitute in y + 17 for x in the first equation.

x + y = 71

y +17 + y = 71  Combine the y's.

2y + 17 = 71  Subtract 17 from both sides of the equation

2y = 54  Divide both sides of the equation by 2

y = 27.  Plug 27 in for y for either of the two original equation to find x

x + y = 71

x + 27 = 71  Subtract 27 from both sides of the equation

x = 44

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