The sum of two numbers is 36 . the larger number is 16 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers?

X=y+16
X+y=36
Y+16+y=36
2y+16=36
2y=36-16
2y=20
Y=10
X=10+16
X=26
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X+y=36
x-16=y
2x=52
x=26
y=10
The two numbers are 26 and 10.

1. isolate the variable, in this case, d. subtract 35.5 on both sides of the equation.2. 52 subtracted by 35.5 is 16.53. therefore your answer would be d= 16.5this is the basics of pre algebra, isolating variable through adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, if you have any other questions to ask just comment!