Question

The sum of two numbers is 42. The smaller number is 16 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

Larger number:
Smaller number:

Answer 1

Larger number: 29

Smaller number: 13

Explanation:

x = larger number

y = smaller number

x+y=42

29-13 = 16

29+13=42

Answer 2

Larger number: 29

Smaller number: 13

Explanation:

29 + 13 = 42

29 - 16 = 13