Question

The sum of two number is 25. One of the

number exceeds the other by 9. Find the

numbers. by​

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume one of the number be x.

Given:

1. One of the number exceeds the other by 9

=》 the second number is x + 9

2. The sum of two numbers is 25

=》 x + (× + 9) = 25

2x + 9 = 25

2x = 25-9

2x = 16

x = 16 ÷ 2

x = 8