Question

The sum of two numbers is 15and the difference is 5 . What is the number ? Explain in briefly​ with algebraic expressions need correct answer okay..​

Answer 1

Answer:

10 and 5

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be X and y

andx is greater than y

so. X + y = 15. (e.q.1)

and x- y = 5. (e.q.2)

by doing elimination method

2y=10

y=5 and putting the value of y in any equation you get value of x

that is x=10

show the number is 10 and 5