Answer:
Explanation:
It is possible to solve this problem without using algebra and equations.
One number is 7 more than the other, but they add to 25.
If you subtract the difference of 7 first, you will be left with the sum of two equal numbers.
25
−
7
=
18
18
÷
2
=
9
The one number is 9 and the other is 7 more than 9, so (9+7 = 16)
The numbers are 9 and 16.
Check: 9+16 = 25#