Question

the sum of two number is 54.if 60 is added to the smaller number the sum will be twice the greater number . find the number

Answer 1

Let the first number be a

Second number = 54 - a

According to question

a + 60 = 2(54-a)

=> a + 60 = 108 - 2a

=> 3a = 108 - 60

=> 3a = 48

=> a = 16

First number = 16

Second number = 38

Answer 2

Let the first number be a

Second number = 54 - a

According to question

a + 60 = 2(54-a)

=> a + 60 = 108 - 2a

=> 3a = 108 - 60

=> 3a = 48

=> a = 16

First number = 16

Second number = 38