Question

The sum of two number is 42.If one exceeds the other by 8, find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 17

x+8 = 25

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x+8 = 42

2x =42-8

x = 21-4 = 17

x+8 = 17+8 = 25

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the numbers be x and (x-8)

A/Q

x+(x-8) =42

2x-8 = 42

2x = 42 + 8

x= 50/2

x= 25 ans -