One number is 36 less than another number if the sum of the two numbers is 104 find the two numbers

Hi!

Writing the equationone number is 36 less

x - 36

than another number

x - 36 = y

if the sum of the numbers is 104

x + y = 104

find the two numbers. Solving for xPut the value of y in the second equation.

x + x - 36 = 104

Simplify

2x - 36 = 104

Add 36 to both sides

2x - 36 + 36 = 104 + 36

2x = 140

Divide by 2 on both sides

2x/2 = 140/2

x = 70

Solving for y

70 + y = 104

70 - 70 + y = 104 - 70

y = 34

The two numbers are 70 and 34

Hope this helps! :)

-Peredhel