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2 January, 12:54

One number exceeds another by 18 and their sum is 36.

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  1. 2 January, 12:56
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    x - first number

    x + 18 - second number

    x + (x + 18) = 36

    x + x + 18 = 36

    2x + 18 = 36 | - 18

    2x = 18 | : 2

    x = 9

    First number: x = 9

    Second number: x + 18 = 9 + 18 = 27

    Those numbers are 9 and 27.
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