Question

the sum of two number is 72 is one of the number 6 more than the other find the numbers​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let 1st no be x

and 2nd no be y

ATQ=>

x+y = 72.......(1)

x= y+6

x-y = 6..........(2)

add (1)&(2)

2x = 78

x = 39

x-y = 6

y = x-6

y = 39-6

y = 33

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Answer 2

Let the two numbers be x and y

Given, x + y = 72 ---> (i)

and x = y + 6 ---> (ii)

From eqn (i) we have:

x + y = 72

putting the value of x using (ii)

=> y + 6 + y = 72

=> 2y = 72 - 6

=> 2y = 66

=> y = 33

and, x = y + 6

=> x = 33 + 6

=> x = 39