SOLUTION: The sum of two positive integers is 80. Find the integers if one number is 8 greater than the other.

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Question 364571: The sum of two positive integers is 80. Find the integers if one number is 8 greater than the other.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, rfer:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Let x represent smaller number, then (x+8) would be the larger.
question states
x + x+8 = 80
solve for x
2x = 72
x = 36, the smaller number. 44 the large number (36+8)
checking your answer
36 + 44 = 80

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+8=80
2x=72
x=36
x+8=44