Question

sum of two numbers is 85 if one exceeds the other by 15, find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 35 and 50.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x and y.

Then, according to the Question,

Sum of numbers = 85

x + y = 85 ------ 1

Also, given

One number exceeds the other by 15

Let x > y

Then,

x = y + 15 ----- 2

Substituting eq.2 in eq.1 we get,

(y + 15) + y = 85

y + 15 + y = 85

2y + 15 = 85

2y = 85 - 15

2y = 70

y = 70/2

y = 35

Substituting y = 35 in eq.1

x + 35 = 85

x = 85 - 35

x = 50

Hence,

The numbers are 35 and 50.

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