Question

the sum of two number is 25 one of the number exceds the other by 9 find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

8 and 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x and x+9

x+x+9=25

2x+9=25

2x=25-9

2x=16

x=16/2

x=8

therefore, the numbers are 8 and 8+9=17

Answer 2

Answer:

first no.= x

other no.= x+ 9

by question, x+x+9=25

2x=16

x=8.

therefore the 2 nos. are 8 and 8+9=17.