Question

divide 20 into two parts such that one part is 8 more than the others. what are the two parts?

Answer 1

Let the first no. be x.

20 = x + (x - 8)
     = x + x - 8
     = 2x - 8

20 + 8 = 2x
       28 = 2x

28/2 = x
14 = x

Hence, x = 14 & x - 8 = 6.

Ans : 14 & 6

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the first no. be x.

20 = x + (x - 8)

    = x + x - 8

    = 2x - 8

20 + 8 = 2x

      28 = 2x

28/2 = x

14 = x

Hence, x = 14 & x - 8 = 6.

Ans : 14 & 6

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