the sum of two numbers is 225. When the smaller is subtracted from the larger, the result is 39. Find the numbers

Question

I just have my exam tomorrow, and i really need to finish my review for it, so if anyone could help as soon as possible with this question, I would be ever so grateful!

Answer 1

x and y, Let x>y

x+y=225

x-y=39

 

Just solve this system: add both equations: 2x=264, x=132

From the second equation y=x-39=132-39=93

(132, 93)