Question

The sum of two numbers is 25. One of the numbers exceeds the other by 9. Find the numbers​

Answer 1

The numbers are 8 and 17

Explanation:

let the numbers be X

2x + 9 = 25

2x =25 - 9

2x = 16

X = 16/2

X = 8

therefore, the first number is 8

and second number is 8+9 = 17