Question

Two natural nos. Differ by 4and their sum is 40.find the larger number

Answer 1

Let the two numbers be X and (X-4).

According to question,

X+(X-4)=40
=>X+X-4=40
=> 2x-4=40
=>2x=40+4
=>2x=44
=>X=44/2
=22

The two numbers are X=22 and (X-4)=(22-4)=18.
Hence,the larger number is 22.

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Answer 2

$\huge\underline\mathfrak\purple{Solution}$

Let one number be x other = x - 4

x + x - 4 = 40

2x = 44

x = 22

Numbers are 22 and 18 with 22 as largest

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