Question

The difference between the two numbers is 18. If their sum is 86, what are the numbers?
With Explanation Please:-)

Answer 1

Answer:

52 and 34

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution

a-b =18

a+b =86

add the above two equations i.e

a-b+a+b =86+18

2a=104

a=104/2 =52

put value in any equation ,

52 -b =18

b=52-18 =34

so numbers are 52 and 34 .

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Answer 2

Answer:

Therefore, the numbers are: 52 and 34.

Step-by-step explanation:

Correct option is C)

Let the two numbers be a,b

Then, a+b=8 ...(1)

and, a+b=4(a−b) or 5b=3a⇒b=53a

Put value of b in equation (1)

a+53a=8

8a=8×5

a=5

Hence, b=53a=53×5=3