Question

the sum of two numbers is 63. The smaller number is 9 less than the larger number.what are the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

27 and 36

Step-by-step explanation:

x + (x - 9) = 63

2x - 9 = 63

add 9 to both sides

2x = 72

Divide both sides by2

x = 36

x - 9 = 36 - 9

x - 9 = 27