Question

The sum of two numbers is 160. One number is 40 more than the other. Find the numbers.

The larger number is
The smaller number is

Answer 1

The larger number is 100

The smaller number is 60

Explanation:

x + (40 + x) = 160

2x + 40 = 160

x + 20 = 80

x = 60

60 + (40 + 60) = 160

160 = 160