Let both numbers be x and (x +4). Since (x + 4) exceeds x by 4
Sum : x + (x + 4) = 32
x + x + 4 = 32
2x + 4 = 32
2x = 32 - 4
2x = 28 Divide both sides by 2
x = 28/2
x = 14
Recall the numbers are x, and (x +4): 14, and (14 +4) = 14 and 18
The two numbers are 14 and 18