The difference between 2 numbers is 9. The first number plus the other number is 27. Find the 2 numbers

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Gunnar · Answer 1 · 2020-03-05T13:10:21+0000

Answer:

The two numbers are '9' and '18'.

Explanation:

Let the both numbers be x and y respectively.

The difference between both the number is 9.

x - y = 9..[1]

The sum of both numbers is 27.

x + y = 27..[2]

x - y = 9

x = 9 + y

Putting value of x from [1] into [2]:

9 + y + y = 27

2 y = 18

y=(18)/(2)=9

x=9+y=9+9=18

The two numbers are '9' and '18'.