one number is bigger than other number by 3 and the sum of these two number is 43

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Let the first number be x

Then, 2nd number is x + 3

Sum of two numbers = 43

x + x + 3 = 43

2x + 3 = 43

2x = 43 - 3

2x = 40

x = 40/2

x = 20

So, the numbers are 20 and 23.