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1 October, 00:54

The sum of two numbers is 52 the larger number is 22 more than the smaller number what are the numbers

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  1. 1 October, 01:08
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    X+y=52

    x-22=y

    Substitute for y

    x + (x-22) = 52

    2x-22=52

    2x=74

    x=37

    Plug the x value in

    (37) - 22=y

    15=y

    Final answer: 15 and 37
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