Question

5. The sum of two numbers is 72. If one of the number is 6 more than the other, find the
numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

X+X+6=72

2x=72-6

2x=66

X=66/2

X=33

so one of the number is 33

another is 33+6=38

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The two numbers are 33 and 39

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:-

The sum of two numbers is 72. If one of the number is 6 more than the other,

To find:-

find the numbers.

Solution:-

Let the another number be 'A'

One of the number=6 more than the other

= A+6

Sum of the two numbers =A+A+6=2A+6

According to the given problem

Sum of the two numbers=72

=>2A+6=72

= >2A=72-6

=>2A=66

=>A=66/2

=>A=33

and A+6=33+6=39

Answer:-

The two numbers are 33 and 39

Check:-

39 =33+6

39 is 6 more than 33

sum of the numbers=33+39=72