Question

One number is greater than the other number by 3. The sum of 2 numbers is 23. The two numbers are

• A. 13,10
• B. 14,9
• C. 12,11
• D. 15,8

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 13,10

Let the smaller number be (x).

The greater number is (x+3).

Their sum is 23:

x+(x+3)=23
2x+3=23
2x=20
x=10

So, the smaller number is 10 and the greater number is:

10+3=13

The two numbers are $(\boxed{10 \text{ and } 13}).$