One number is 8 more than the other number. twice the smaller number is 7 more than the larger number. what are the numbers?

smaller no=15, larger no=23

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be the smaller no and y be the larger no

ac/ques, y=x+8(1)

and 2x=y+7(2)

y=2x-7  put equ (1)

2x-7=x+8

x=15

x=15 put in equ (1)

y=15+8=23

x=smaller no=15, y= larger no=23  answer

hello from mrbilldoesmath!

answer:

x - 3

discussion:

x^2 - 9 = (x-3) (x+3)   so

(x^2-9)/ (x + 3) = x-3

you,

mrb