Question

The sum of two numbers is 54. If the smaller number is 6 less than the greater one, find the numbers.

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Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Given :

• Sum of two numbers = 54

• Smaller number is 6 less than the greater one

To Find :

• Smaller number and Greater number

Solution :

Sum of two numbers is 54

Let the greater number be 'x'

then, the smaller be 'x-6'

Now, according to the question

x + x - 6 = 54

x + x = 54 + 6

2x = 60

x = $\sf \dfrac{60}{2}$

x = 30

By substituting value of 'x'

Greater number = 30

Smaller number = x - 6

= 30 - 6

= 24

Therefore, the numbers are 30 and 24 respectively