Question

Find two numbers whose sum shall be 26 and there differences is 8​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let first number is x

second number is 26-x

and there difference is 8

so, 26-x -x = 8

=. 26-2x = 8

=. -2x = 8 - 26

.-2x = -18

.= x. = -18/-2 = 9

x = 9

and second number is 26 -x

26 - 9 = 17

Answer 2

Answer:

9 and 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one number be 'a' and the other be 'b'.

Sum of the numbers,

a + b = 26

Difference,

a - b = 8

Solving both equations

a + b = 26

a - b = 8

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2a     = 34        ⇒ a = 17

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Substituting a = 17 in a + b = 26,

17 + b = 26

b = 26 - 17

b = 9

∴ One number is 9 and the other is 17.