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Let x = the first number, therefore x + 3 = the second number.

x + (x + 3) = 33;

2x + 3 = 33;

2x + 3 -3 = 33 - 3;

2x = 30;

2x/2 = 30/2;

x = 15.

Hence, the answer is 15 and 18; where 15 + 18 = 33.

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