one number is 13 more than another number. if the sum of the two numbers is 15, find the two numbers.

Question

 one number is 13 more than another number. if the sum of the two numbers is 15, find the two numbers.

Answer 1

1. Let "x" = one number; so the other number = x+13

2. Place the two numbers in an equation as such (x) + (x+13)=15

3. Combine like terms; 2x+13 = 15

4. Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation; 2x = 2

5. Divide both sides by 2; x=1