Question

One number is 13 more than another. If the sum is 157, find the two numbers

Answer 1

Answer: First number = 72 ; Second number = 85

Explanation:

Given information

One number = x

Second number = x + 13

Total = 157

Set equation from the given information

One number + Second number = Total

Substitute values into the expression

x + (x + 13) = 157

Combine like terms

(x + x) + 13 = 157

2x + 13 = 147

Subtract 13 on both sides

2x + 13 - 13 = 157 - 13

2x = 144

Divide 2 on both sides

2x / 2 = 144 / 2

`\boxed{x=72}`

Find the value of the second number

Second number = x + 13 = 72 + 13 = 85

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