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How can I solve this one " one number is less than another number. If the sum of the two numbers is 177, find each number

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Answer:

Let x be the first number

Let x - 1 be the second number

To solve:

x + x - 1 = 177

2x - 1 = 177

2x = 177 + 1

2x = 178

x = 89

First number (x) = 89

Second number (x-1) = 89 - 1 = 88

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