Question

Divide 68 into two parts so that the larger number exeed the smaller one by 6

Answer 1

31, 37

Explanation:

Let the smaller number be x

Therefore, longer number = x + 6

According to the given information:

x + x + 6 = 68

2x + 6 = 68

2x = 68 - 6

2x = 62

x = 62/2

x = 31

x + 6 = 31 + 6 = 37

Thus, the two parts of 68 are 31 and 37.