Question

The sum of two numbers is 45. The smaller number is 19 less than the larger number. What are the numbers? Larger number:Smaller number:

Answer 1

Given

Sum of numbers = 45

Difference between the numbers = 19

Find

Larger number

Smaller number

Step-by-step explanation

Let the smaller number be x

The the larger number will be (45 - x)

ATQ,

x = (45-x) - 19

x = 26-x

2x = 26

x = 13

Then the larger number = 45 - 13

= 32

Final Answer

Larger number = 32

Smaller number = 13