The sum of two number is 39. One number exceeds the other by 9. Find the numbers.

15, 24

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10, 29

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19, 20

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12, 27

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Solution

The correct option is A $15, 24$
Let two numbers be x and y
$x + y = 39$
$y + 9 + y = 39$
$2 y = 30$
$y = 15, x = y + 9 = 24$

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