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One number exceeds another number by 16 and their sum is 20.

Solution

One number exceeds another number by 16 and their sum is 20.

Solution

The numbers : 18, 2

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = y + 16

x + y = 20

x = y + 16, x + y = 20 : x = 18, y = 2

The numbers : 18, 2

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