Answer: 14, 9
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Let larger no. be ‘x’
Let smaller no. be ‘y’
Sum (x + y) = 23
Difference (x - y) = 5
Therefore,
x + y = 23 => Eq. 1
x - y = 5 => Eq. 2
On Adding Eq. 1 and 2, we get :-
=> 2x + 0 = 28
=> 2x = 28
=> x = 28/2 = 14
Substitute x = 14 in Eq. 1 :-
=> x + y = 23
=> 14 + y = 23
=> y = 23 - 14 = 9
Therefore, x = 14 ; y = 9
Hence,
Larger number = 14
Smaller number = 9
