Question

One number is nine more than another number. If the sum of the numbers is 65 find both numbers

Answer 1

THEY ARE 37 AND 28

Explanation:

LET THE NUMBERS BE X AND Y

X = 9 + Y

X - Y = 9 ........1

X + Y = 65 .....2

ADDING 1 AND 2

2X = 74

DIVIDING BY 2

2X/2 = 74/2

X = 37

AND X = 9 + Y

: Y = X - 9

PUTTING X = 37

Y = 37 - 9

Y = 28