Question

If the sum of two numbers is 10 and one number is 2 more than the other number, the numbers are .

• A. 3 and 7
• B. 4 and 6
• C. 5 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4 and 6

Let the one number = x
Sum of two numbers is 10. So, other number = 10 - x

We know that one number is 2 more than the other number.
So,
10 - x - x = 2
10 - 2x = 2
x = 4
Other number = 10 - x
Other number = 10 - 4 = 6
So, the numbers are 4 and 6.