Sum of 2 numbers is 56.one number is 8 more than the other number.set up an equation for the following.

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Solution-: Let the one number is x so other will be x+8.

According to condtion sum of both numbers equal to 56

x+x+8= 56 ( Required equation)
Lets solve for numbers
2x+8= 56
2x=56-8
2x=48
x= 48/2
x= 24
other number will be ( x+8) = ( 24+8) =32
So the two numbers are 24 and 32 answer.

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Sum of 2 numbers is 56.one number is 8 more than the other number.set up an equation for the following.

Solution-: Let the one number is x so other will be x+8. According to condtion sum of both numbers equal to 56 x+x+8= 56 ( Required equation) Lets solve for numbers 2x+8= 56 2x=56-8 2x=48 x= 48/2 x= 24 other number will be ( x+8) = ( 24+8) =32 So the two numbers are 24 and 32 answer.

Solution-: Let the one number is x so other will be x+8.

According to condtion sum of both numbers equal to 56

x+x+8= 56 ( Required equation)
Lets solve for numbers
2x+8= 56
2x=56-8
2x=48
x= 48/2
x= 24
other number will be ( x+8) = ( 24+8) =32
So the two numbers are 24 and 32 answer.