SOLUTION: one number is 2 more than the another number.their sum is 64.what is the number

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: one number is 2 more than the another number.their sum is 64.what is the number       Log On


   

Question 612605: one number is 2 more than the another number.their sum is 64.what is the number
Answer by mananth(16949) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let one number be x
the other number be y
x=y+2
x-y=2---------(1)
x+y=64---------(2)
add equation (1) & (2)
2x= 66
/2
x=33
y =33-2
y=31
the numbers are 31 & 33