The sum of two numbers is 49 the large number is 9 more than the smaller number what are the two numbers
Let x be the smaller number
x + 9 is the larger number
Since the sum of the two numbers is 49,
x + ( x + 9 ) = 49
Now we can solve for x,
2x + 9 = 49
2x = 49 - 9
2x = 40
x = 20
If the smaller number , x is 20.Then the larger number, x + 9 = 20 + 9 = 29
Check: 20 + 29 = 49
Answer
The two numbers are 20 and 29