Question

sum of 2 numbers is 60. The greater number is 8 more than the smaller number . Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

According to question

let first number be x then other number will be x+8

x+x+8=60

2x+8=60

2x=52

x=26

1st number=26 and second number=34

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Answer 2

Answer:

34,26

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the greater number be x

Let the smaller number be y

Acc. to question -> x = y+8

Therefore,

x + y = 60

(y + 8) + y = 60

2y + 8 = 60

2y = 60 - 8

2y = 52

y = 52/2

y = 26

Now, x + 26 = 60

x = 60 - 26

x = 34

x = 34, y = 26.