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) (Show Source):
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