The sum of two numbers is 67 . the smaller number is 9 less than the larger number. what are the numbers? larger number: smaller number:

Larger Number is L
Smaller Number is L -9
Larger # + Smaller # = 67

L + L - 9 = 67
2L - 9 = 67
2L = 67 + 9
2L = 76
L = 76/2
L = 38

Smaller Number = Larger Number - 9
38 - 9
Smaller # = 29

Check. .. 38+29=67 CORRECT!

Larger #: 38
Smaller #: 29

You just divide and you will find x