Question

the sum of two numbers is 99. if one exceeds the other by 9 find the other number​

Answer 1

Answer:

45 and 54

Explanation:

let the number be x

other = x+9

x + x + 9 = 99

2x + 9 = 99

2x = 90

x = 45

other = 45 + 9 = 54

Answer 2

Explanation:

let one number be x

and the other be x=y-9

y =x+9

A/Q

x+(x+9)=99

→2x+9=99

→2x=90

→x=45

so the nos are 45 and 45+9=54