the sum of two numbers is 43. the Larger number is 17 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers

Question

i dont understand it and i just need help sovling it thats all. thanks

Answer 1

Let x = the smaller number

Let x + 17 = the larger number

x + x + 17 = 43

2x = 26

x = 13

x + 17 = 30