One number is nine more than another number. If the sum of the numbers is 65, find both numbers.

Answer 1

L=9+S

L+S = 65

9+S+S = 65

2S = 65-9 =56

S = 56/2 = 28

L=9+28 = 37

the numbers are 28 and 37

they sum to 65, and the larger is 9 more than the smaller number