Spencer and Sydney both have many books at home. Together they have 65 books. Spencer has 9 fewer books than Sydney.

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Spencer and Sydney both have many books at home. Together they have 65 books. Spencer has 9 fewer books than Sydney. How many books does Spencer have?
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x + x + 9 = 65

2x = 56

x = 28

Spencer has 28 books