Question

Two numbers add up to 30, and one of them is greater than the other by 8. what are these numbers?

Answer 1

11 and 19

Explanation:

X + (X+8) = 30

Open bracket

X plus X + 8 = 30

2x + 8= 30

Collect like terms

2x = 30 - 8

2x = 22

X=11

And x + 8 = 11 + 8= 19