Question

a number exceeds another by 15 and their sum is 73. find the two numbers

Answer 1

Let, first number be x

another number be x-15

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x+(x-15) = 73

=) x+x-15 = 73

=) 2x = 73+15

=) 2x = 88

=) x = 88/2 = 44

Ans:- The first number is 44

The second number is (44-15) = 29

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Answer 2

Let one number be x

Other number is x + 15

Sum = 73

x + x + 15 = 73

2x+ 15 = 73

2x = 73-15

2x = 58

x = 58/2

x = 29

One number is 29

Other number is x + 15 = 29 + 15 = 4

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