Question

Two numbers total 31 and have a difference of 9. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

20, 11

Explanation:

x=first Number

x-9=second number

above two added together=31 or

x+(x-9)=31

2x=40

x=20 first number

x-9=second number

20-9=11 second number

20 (first number) + 11 (second number)=31

31=31