Question

Divide 15 in 2 parts such that one part is 9 more than the other.

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Answer 1

Answer:

15 can be divided into

12 and 3

since

12 is 9 more then 3

Answer 2

Let the two parts be x and x+9. According to the question, (x) + (x+9) = 15. Thus, x+x+9 = 15 or, 2x + 9 = 15 or, 2x = 15 - 9 = 6 or, x = 6/2 or, x = 3. Thus, the two numbers are 3 and 12