Question

One number is 25 more than a second number. The sum of these two numbers is 106. Find the numbers. p.s define the variable, and write and equation

Answer 1

let \(x\) be our first number and \(y\) our second

"One number is 25 more than a second number"

\[x=y+25\]

" The sum of these two numbers is 106."

\[x+y=106\]

Plug the first equation into the second equation for \(x\).

Answer 2

let the first no be x

Answer 3

then the second number is 25 +x

Answer 4

so,x+x+25=106
2x=81
x=81/2

Answer 5

thanks to both of you for the help

Answer 6

i think you should not consider the other number as y coz u see the statement ,the other number is 25 more than the second number so,it should be x+25

Answer 7

now you decide@jakelee

Answer 8

oh okay thanks

Answer 9

your welcome

Answer 10

both correct
use one step or use 2 steps

Answer 11

If you use the standard method you would name both variables

\(x=y+25\)

and

\(x+y=106\)

Plug in for \(x\)

\((y+25)+y=106\)

You will get the same answer...