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Question
A number is 15 more than the other. The sum of of the two numbers is 195. Find the numbers.
Solution
Let the smaller number be x. Then the larger number is: x + 15
The sum of the two numbers is given as 195, so:
x + (x + 15) = 195.
Simplify the equation:
2x + 15 = 195.
Subtract 15 from both sides:
2x = 180.
Divide by 2: x = 90
The larger number is: x + 15 = 90 + 15 = 105
The two numbers are: 90 and 105
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