Question

One number exceeds the other by 9 and their sum is 81.
find the unknown number

Answer 1

Answer:

Let us take the one number be x

so the other number is x-9

The total of their sum is 81

So, x+(x-9)=81

x+x-9=81

2x-9=81

2x=81+9

2x=90

x=90/2

x=45

So, one number =x=45

Other number= x-9=45-9=36

Check:45+36=81

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