Question

The sum of two numbers is 141. One number is 37 more than the other. Find the numbers

Answer 1

Explanation:

x = First number

x + x + 37 = 141 (Because we know that the 2nd number is 37 more than the first, we can just say x + 37.)

2x + 37 = 141 (Combine like terms.)

2x = 104 (Subtract 37 from both sides.)

x = 52 (Divide 2 from both sides.)

Now we know that the first number is 52. Now we just add the 37 to 52 to find the second number.

37 + 52 = 89 = Second number

Proof: 52 + 89 = 141

Answer 2

104

Explanation:

x+37=141

subtract 37 from both sides

-37=141-37

x= 104