Question

The sum of two numbers is 66.if the larger number exceeds the smaller number by 16,what are the two numbers?

Answer 1

Answer:

let us take smallest no as x.

x+(x+16) = 66

2x+16 = 66

2x = 50

x = 25

other number is 25 + 16= 41. I hope it helps

Answer 2

Answer:

x=25

Step-by-step explanation:

16+x+x=66

16+2x=66

-16+16+2x=66-16

2x=50

2/2x=50/2

x=25