The greater of 2 numbers is 9 more than the smaller. Their sum is 67. Find the numbers.

Question

You need to find what both number are.

Answer 1

x and x+9 are the numbers

x+x+9=67

2x+9=67

2x=67-9

2x=58

x=58/2

x=29

x+9=38

29 and 38 are the numbers

another solution...

67/2=33.5

33 and 34 no

32 and 35 no

31 and 36 no

30 and 37 no

29 and 38 yes