Question

The sum of two numbers is 716 there difference is 308 fined the larger number

Answer 1

larger number is 512

Explanation:

let the 2 numbers be x and y , with x being the larger number

Create 2 equations and solve for x, the larger number

x + y = 716 → (1)

x - y = 308 → (2)

add the 2 equations term by term to eliminate y

(x + x) + (y - y) = 716 + 308

2x + 0 = 1024

2x = 1024 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 512 ← the larger number