Question

A number is as much greater as 17 and it is less than 47 find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no be x and y

then x = y+17

x = 47 - y

so y -17 = 47 -y

2y = 64

y = 32

and x = 47 - 32

x = 15

Answer 2

x-17=47-x

x+x=47+17

2x=64

x=64/2

x=32