Question

One number is eight more than another. If their sum is increased by 17, the result is 95. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

No. are 35&43

Explanation:

Let the one no. Be= X

Then the other no.= X+8

Sum of both no.= X+ X+8= 2X+8

When sum is increased by 17 = 2X+8+17=95

2X+25=95

2X=70

X=35

Other no=X+8= 35+8=43