Question

The sum of two numbers is 64,and the second number is 16 less than the first. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let x represent the first number and y represent the second number. set up a set of equation to solve equation and follow and follower me

Answer 2

Answer:

X=40, Y=24

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=64...............(i)

y= x-16

so putting value of y in equation (i)

x+(x-16)=64

2x-16=64

x=

$80 \div 2$

hence X=40

PUTTING VALUE OF X IN (i)

40+y=64

Y=24