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Sum of two numbers is 38 and their difference is 16. Find the numbers? [3 MARKS]
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Let the number be ′x′.
Then, the other number is (38−x)
The difference between the numbers is 16.
⇒(38−x)−x=16
⇒38−2x=16
⇒38−16=2x
⇒2x=22
⇒x=11
Other number
=38−x=38−11=27
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Framing of the equation: 1 Mark
Steps: 1 Mark
Answer: 1 Mark
Let the number be ′x′.
Then, the other number is (38−x)
The difference between the numbers is 16.
⇒(38−x)−x=16
⇒38−2x=16
⇒38−16=2x
⇒2x=22
⇒x=11
Other number
=38−x=38−11=27
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