Question

The sum of two numbers is 60 and their difference is 30.

The solution of the equation is ______.

Answer 1

The solution of the equation is 15.

Explanation:

Let us solve the equation for x,

2x = 30

On dividing the above equation by 2, we get

`(2x)/2 = 30/2`

⇒ x = 15

Hence, the solution of the equation is 15.