8 a and b are integers. a+b = 800 b is 250 greater than a. Work out the values of a and b

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Diego Tejada · Answer 1 · 2024-02-29T13:07:49+0000

Hi there, here's your answer:

Given:

a and b are integers

a + b = 800 ....(i)

b = a + 250

Putting value of b in (i)

a + (a + 250) = 800

2a + 250 = 800

2a = 800 - 250

Or

2a = 550

Therefore, a =
(550)/(2) = 275

Since b is 250 greater than a,

b = 250 + 275 = 525

Hope it helps!