The sum of two numbers is 61. the larger number is17 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers? i need to find the small and large number can someone me find them

22 and 39.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the smaller number.

The larger number is 17 more than the smaller number.  

Larger = x + 17

The sum of two numbers is 61.

Subtract 17 from both sides.

Divide both sides by 2.

Smaller number is 22. So, the larger number is

Therefore, the two numbers are 22 and 39.

answer: 2x + 2 − 2 = 10 − 2; subtraction property of equality

step-by-step explanation:

2x^2+5x+17

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