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Chapter 2: Q. 97 (page 128)

The sum of two numbers is 20. One number is four less than the other. Find the numbers.

Short Answer

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The two numbers are 12 and 8.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given Information

The sum of two numbers is 20. One number is four less than the other.

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Step 2. Forming linear equation

Let one number bexand other will bex-4.Then,

Sum=20

x+x-4=20

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Step 3. Finding numbers

2x-4=202x=20+42x=24x=12,othernumber=x-4=8

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