Algebric Equations number problems

Question

one number is nine greater than a seconf number. The sum of the two numbers is thirty-seven. Determine the two numbers.

Answer 1

One number is 9 more than another number.

Their sum is 37.

Find the two numbers.

(x) + (x+9) = 37

2x + 9 = 37

2x + 9 - 9= 37-9

2x = 28

x = 14

one number is 14 and the other number is 14+9 or 23.