Question

The sum of two numbers is 45 . the smaller number is 9 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

Answer 1

Let X be the larger number.

Let Y be the smaller number.

The sum of the two numbers is 45.

Y+X=45

Y=X-7

Large number is 26.

Small number is 19.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Larger Number: L
Smaller Number: L-9
Larger Number + Smaller Number = 45

L + L - 9 = 45
2L = 54
L = 54/2
L = 27

Smaller Number = L - 9
27 - 9 = 18

Check. .. 27 + 18 = 45. CORRECT!

Larger Number is 27
Smaller Number is 18