Q.4 Sum of two numbers is 136. If one exceeds the other by 18 find the numbers.
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The two numbers will be 59 & 77
Step-by-step explanation:
Let one of the nos. be x.
The other no. will be x+18
Therefore,
x + x + 18 = 136
2x + 18 = 136
2x = 136 - 18
2x = 118
x = ¹¹⁸/2
x = 59 &
x + 18 = 59 + 18 = 77
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Given:
- Sum of two numbers is 136. If one exceeds the other by 18.
To Find:
- The Numbers
Solution:
Let,
- One number be x
- Other Number be x + 18
According to Question,
→ x + x + 18 = 136
→ 2x + 18 = 136
→ 2x = 136 - 18
→ 2x = 118
→ x = 118/2
→ x = 59
Now,
- One number = 59
- Other number = 59 + 18 = 77
Verification:
→ x + x + 18 = 136
→ 56 + 59 + 18 = 136
→ 136 = 136
Hence, Verified.
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