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24 June, 08:25

The sum of two numbers is 36. The larger number is 22 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?

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  1. 24 June, 08:38
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    X + y = 36

    x = y + 22

    y + 22 + y = 36

    2y + 22 = 36

    2y = 36 - 22

    2y = 14

    y = 14/2

    y = 7

    x + y = 36

    x + 7 = 36

    x = 36 - 7

    x = 29

    so ur 2 numbers are : 7 and 29
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