Algebraic Equation

Question

The sum of two numbers is 208. If the first number is 42 more than the second number, what might the two numbers be. Represent this as an algebraic equation and solve.

Answer 1

x+y= 208

x+42=y

x + x+42 = 208

2x = 208-42 = 166

x = 166/2 = 83

y = 83+42 = 125

83+125= 208