Question

The larger of two numbers is 7 more than the smaller.Their sum is 29

Answer 1

11 and 18

Explanation:

if the smaller number is a

the larger number is a+7

their sum a + (a+7) = 29

2a + 7 = 29

2a = 29-7

2a = 22

a = 22/2

a = 11

the smaller number is 11

the larger number is 11 + 7 = 18