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Question:

Sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other number by 15, find the numbers.

Solution:

Let one number = x, ∴The other will be: x + 15
As per the question: x + x + 15 = 95,
2x = 80
x = 40
One number ⇒ 40
Other number will be: x + 15 ⇒ 40 + 15 = 55