Question

One number is 16 more than the other and their average is 60. The numbers are *

Answer 1

Answer:

68

Step-by-step explanation:

Let The first number = X

& the Second one = X + 16

Sum of these two numbers = 120

X + X + 16 = 120

2X = 120 - 16

2X = 104

X = 52

So , the first number = 52

& Second one = 52 + 16 = 68

Answer 2

Answer:

The numbers are 52 and 68.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the first number and y be the second. The question tells us that:

1) x = y + 16

2) (x + y) / 2 = 60

2 equations, 2 unknowns. Solve the system. Plug equation 1 into equation 2:

(y + 16 + y) / 2 = 60

2y + 16 = 120

y + 8 = 60

y = 52

Now plug the value of y back into either original equation. I'll use the first:

x = 52 + 16

x = 68