The sum of two numbers is 50. If the larger number is divided by the smaller number we get 7/11. Find the numbers.

Set two equations:

Rearrange one of the equations to find the value of a variable:

Substitute in that value into the other equation:

Cross-multiply & solve for y:

Substitute in the value to the original equation to find x:

Therefore, the answer will be:

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