Question

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

Answer 1

Explanation:

x + y = 25

x = y + 9

so, using the second equation in the first :

y + 9 + y = 25

2y = 16

y = 8

x = y + 9 = 8 + 9 = 17