Question

Separate 185 into two parts so that one part is 31 more than the other part. Find each part.

Answer 1

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Answer:

108, 77

Explanation:

Let x represent the larger part. Then ...

x + (x -31) = 185

2x = 216

x = 108

x -31 = 77

The two parts are 108 and 77.