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The sum of two numbers is 234560. One number is 10010 greater than the other. What is the greater number?
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5 stepsDefine the variables and set up the equations.
Let the two numbers be and .
From the problem statement, the sum of the two numbers is 234560:One number is 10010 greater than the other. Let be the greater number:
Rearrange this equation to make it easier to solve with the first equation:
Solve the system of equations.
Add equation (1) and equation (2):
Find the value of .
Divide by 2 to find :
Find the value of .
Substitute the value of into equation (1):
Identify the greater number and select the correct option.
The two numbers are 122285 and 112275. The greater number is 122285.
Comparing this with the given options:
(A) 112275
(B) 122285
(C) 132285
(D) 117280The correct option is (B).
The greater number is .
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