Question

sum of two numbers is 71 if one number is 9 less than the other find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

let first number be x

so second number = x-9

now,

x + x-9=71

2x-9=71

2x=80

x=40

x-9=31

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let first number be X

So X +X-9=71

2X-9=71

2X=71+9

2X =80

X=80/2 = 40 (first number)

And X-9 = 31 ( second number)