Question

if the sum of two numbers is 26 and one exceeds the other by 8 find the number.
















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Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first no.be x

Second no.be (x+8)// one exceed other by 8

Sum of the no.is given by x +(x+8)= 26

x+x+8 = 26

2x+8= 26

2x = 26-8

2x = 18

x = 18/2 = 9

First no.x = 9 , second n. x+8

9+8= 17

The numbers are 9 and17

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