Question

One number is 32 less.than another. If the sum of the two numbers is 94 , find the two numbers.

Answer 1

let the number be x, so that the two numbers are x and x - 32 The first number is x = 62.

The second number is x - 32 = 62 - 32 = 30.

Explanation:

x + x - 32 = 92

or, 2x = 92 + 32

or, 2x = 124

or, x = 124/2 = 62