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The sum of two numbers is 40 one number is 10 more than the other what are the numbers?

A10,20

B15,25

C12,22

D12,28

Answer:

B. 15,25

Read Explanation:

number is x and 10+x 10+x+x=40 10+2x=40 2x=30 x=15 First number=15 Second number=25


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