Question

One number is greater than the other number by 3. The sum of two numbers is 23. Find the two numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

Two nos. are 13 and 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 2 nos be x and y

According to the question,

x-y = 3 -----(1)

x+y = 23 ----(2)

(2)-(1)

2y = 20

y = 10

Substituting y in (1),

x-y = 3

x-10 = 3

x = 13