Question

The sum of two numbers is 20 more than one of the numbers and 18 more than the other number. What are the two numbers?

Answer 1

Answer:

18 , 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x and y

Sum = x + y

Sum = one number + 20

$x + y = x + 20$

Cancel equal terms on both sides of the equation.

$y = 20$

Again,

Finding another number

Sum = other number + 18

$x + y = y + 18$

Cancel equal terms on both sides of the equation

$x = 18$

Hence, The two numbers are 18 and 20.

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