Question

The sum of two numbers is 80. If one exceeds the other by 10, find the numbers

Answer 1

45+35=80

Explanation:

Answer 2

Let x and y be the two numbers. And x > y.

Then,

x + y = 80

Also,

x = 4y - 5

Solving the two equations,

80 - y = 4y - 5

75 = 5y

Therefore, y = 15.

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