Question

sum of 2 numbers is 95. if one exceeds the other by 15 find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the first number be x and the second number be x+15.

According to the question,

x+x+15=95

2x=80

x=40

Hence, the first number is 40 and the second number is 55.

Answer 2

let the two numbers be x,x+15

given x+x+15 = 95

2x=95-15

x=80/2

x=40

x+15=55

the two numbers are 40,55