hal1616 hal1616
  • 25-08-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

The sum of two numbers is 25. One of he numbers exceeds the other by 9. Find the numbers

Respuesta :

wikk
wikk wikk
  • 25-08-2017
x + y = 25
x is the smaller number.
y is the smaller number plus 9 (x + 9).

x + (x + 9) = 25
2x + 9 = 25
2x = 16
x = 8

8 + y = 25
y = 17

The numbers are 8 and 17.
Answer Link
apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 25-08-2017
x and y are the numbers
sum is 25 so
x+y=25

x is bigger than y by 9
x=y+9
subsitue y+9 for x

x+y=25
y+9+y=25
2y+9=25
minus 9 both sides
2y=16
divide by 2
y=8

sub back
x=y+9
x=8+9
x=17

the numbers are 8 and 17
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

How do you write 3.7 × 104 in standard form
List four standard requirements for admission?
What term is defined as splitting large nuclei into smaller ones
What are the independent and dependent and dependent variables in 2 w - 5
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national govenment could regulate the trade of the different states. True or false?
the main reason Thomas Paine​
Jackie was giving a speech on horses. She loves horses and she was excited to talk about horses. She imagined how happy she would be to share the information wi
Simplify 5(p-3)-(p+6)
A meteorologist said it rained during 30% of the past 70 days. How many days did it rain?
What is Bharata Natyam ?