Question

The sum of two numbers is 196. One number is 64 more than the other. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

66,130

I just guessed random numbers until I got 66 and 130.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Hi there!

Let one of the number be "x" then the next number is x+64.

According to the question,

The sum of two numbers is 196.

i.e x + (x+64) = 196

or, 2x +64 = 196

Subtract 64 from both sides,

2x +64-64 = 196 - 64

2x = 132

Divide both sides by 2,

`(2x)/(2)` =
`(132)/(2)`

x = 66

And x+64 = 66+64 = 130

Therefore, the one number was 66 and another was 130.

Hope it helps!