Question

The difference between the two numbers is 23 and their sum is 129. The greater of the two numbers is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let first number be x

Seconds number be y

x+y=129

x-y=23

Adding both the equation

2x=152

x=152/2

x=76

Hence first no. is 76

We know

x+y=129

76+y=129

y=129-76

y=53

Hence second number is 53.

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Answer 2

Answer:Let first number be x

Seconds number be y

x+y=129

x-y=23

Adding both the equation

2x=152

x=152/2

x=76

Hence first no. is 76

We know

x+y=129

76+y=129

y=129-76

y=53

Hence second number is 53

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