Question

the sum of two numbers is 36and one number exceeds another by 8. find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=36

x=8+y

8+y+y=36

8+2y=36

2y=28

y=14

x=14+8=22

Answer 2

Answer:

Let one no. be x.

Another no. is x+8

And according to the question,

x + (x+8) = 36

2x + 8 = 36

2x = 36-8

2x = 28

x = 28 = 14.

2

So, the numbers are 14 and 14+8 that means 22