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The larger number is 90 and the smaller number is 10.
What are the equations that reperesent the question?
a + b = 100 equation 1
a - b = 80 equation 2
Where:
- a = larger number
- b = smaller number
What is the larger number ?
In order to determine the value of a, add equation 2 and equation 1
2a = 180
Divide both sides by 2
a = 90
What is the smaller number?
Subtract 90 from 100,
b = 100 - 90
b = 10
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