the sum of 2 number is 236. One exceeds the other by 121. What are the numbers?​

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1. Let the two numbers be x and y where x>y

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   x + y = 236

   x – y = 121

   x = 236-y

   x – y = 121

   236-y-y = 121

   -2y = 121-236

   2y = 115

   y = 115/2 = 57.5

   x + y = 236

   x + 57.5 = 236

   x = 236-57.5 = 178.5

   So the two numbers are 178.5 and 57.5

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2. Answer:

   Greater Number = X = 57. 5 + 121 = 178

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