Question

sum of two numbers is 162. if one exceeds the other by 12, find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

150 + 12 = 162 hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer:

let the numbers be X and Y

sum = 162 .

so , X + Y = 162

and X - Y = 12

use any method i.e substitution , elimination , cross multiplication method to solve

values of X and Y =

X 87

Y 75