Question

The sum of two positive numbers is 45. The difference between the numbers is 9. What

is the value of the larger number?

Answer 1

Answer: 27 + 18 = 45

27 - 18 = 9

Explanation:

Answer 2

value of larger number is27

Explanation:

x+y=45

x-y=9

2x=36

x=18

y=27