Question

The sum of two numbers is 52. The larger number is 8 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?

Answer 1

The smaller number is 22

The larger number is 30

Explanation:

L + S = 52

L = S + 8

Set both equations equal to L.

S + 8 = -S + 52

+S +S

2S + 8 = 52

- 8 - 8

2S = 44

S = 22

To find the larger number, plug 22 in as S into the equations.

L = 30