Question

the sun of two number is26 . one of the number is 2 more than twice the other. find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x and y.

According to question,

x = 2y+2

=) x + y = 26

=) 2y + 2 + y = 26

=) 3y = 26-2=24

=) y = 8

Hence number are 8 and 18.

Hope it's helpful to u.

Answer 2

let the no. be x and x+2
then, x+x+2=26
2x=26-2
2x=24
x=12
x+2=14
Ans,12, 14