Question

The sum of two numbers is 30. One exceeds the other by 15. What are the two numbers?​

Answer 1

let the number be x and y

x + y = 30 -----(1)

x = y + 15 -----(2)

y + y + 15 = 30

2y = 15

y = 7.5

x = 7.5 + 15 = 22.5

x= 22.5 , y = 7.5