Question

The sum of two numbers is 49 the smaller number is 21 less than the larger number what are the numbers

Answer 1

x=35,14

Explanation:

x+(x-21) =49, combine like-terms and add 21

2x=70

x=35

Now, input 35 for x-21.

35-21=14

35+14=49, which is true and 14 is 21 less than 35.