Question

A number is less than another number by 7. If their sum is 27,find the number give full step​

Answer 1

Answer:

the number are 17 and 20

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that 10 is smaller than 17 so we can say the sum of both numbers is 27. thus the number satisfy the given question

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Answer 2

Answer:

10 and 17

Step-by-step explanation:

let one number be n then the other number is n - 7 and sum is

n + n - 7 = 27

2n - 7 = 27 ( add 7 to both sides )

2n = 34 ( divide both sides by 2 )

n = 17 and n - 7 = 17 - 7 = 10

The number is 10