Question

One number is 36 less than another number if the sum of the two numbers is 104 find the two numbers

Answer 1

Hi!

Writing the equation

• one number is 36 less

x - 36

• than another number

x - 36 = y

• if the sum of the numbers is 104

x + y = 104

• find the two numbers.

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Solving for x

• Put the value of y in the second equation.

x + x - 36 = 104

• Simplify

2x - 36 = 104

• Add 36 to both sides

2x - 36 + 36 = 104 + 36

2x = 140

• Divide by 2 on both sides

2x/2 = 140/2

x = 70

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Solving for y

70 + y = 104

70 - 70 + y = 104 - 70

y = 34

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The two numbers are 70 and 34

Hope this helps! :)

-Peredhel