Question

The sum of two numbers is 70. If one of the numbers is 18 more than the other,
then find the numbers.​

Answer 1

44,26

Step-by-step explanation:

let the small no. X-18

then big no.= X

as per the problem ;

X+(X-18)

2x - 18= 70

2x = 70+18

2x = 88

X= 88/2

X=44

x= 44, x-18 = 26

therfore , the no. are 44 , 26

hope it helps.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x and 70-x be the two numbers

according to the question

x-(70-x)=18

x-70+x= 18

2x= 18+70

x= 88/2= 44

and 70-x= 70-44= 26

therefore the numbers are 44 & 26