Question

A number is greater than another by 8.if the sum of the numbers is 32,find the numbers.

Answer 1

let first number=x

another number= x+8

x+x+8=32

2x+8=32

2x= 32-8

2x= 24

x= 12

so,

numbers will be

12

12+8= 20

Answer 2

Answer:

1st number=12 2nd number= 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let 1st number=x

2nd number=x+8

~ x+x+8=32

2x=32-8

2x=24

x=24/2

x=12

2nd number=x+8= 12+8=20