Question

The difference between two numbers is 18. If thier sum is 86, what are the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two numbers be x and y.

Given,

x-y = 18

x = 18+y

x + y = 86

18+y+y = 86

18 + 2y = 86

y = 34.

x-y = 18

x-34 = 18

x =52.