Question

One number exceeds another by 3. The sum of the numbers is 73. What are the​ numbers?

Answer 1

• x = 38
• y = 35

Explanation:

We know that:

• x = y + 3
• x + y = 73

Solution:

• x + y = 73
• => y + 3 + y = 73
• => 2y + 3 = 73
• => 2y = 70
• => y = 35
• => x = y + 3
• => x = 35 + 3
• => x = 38

Hence, the two numbers are 38 and 35.