Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

x + y = 64

x = y - 16

(y - 16) + y = 64

2y -16 = 64

2y = 80

y = 40

y=40

Solve for x:

x = y - 16

x = 40 - 16

x = 24

x = 24,y=40

The two numbers are 24 and 40.