Answer:
7 and 16
Step-by-step explanation:
let the 2 numbers be x and y , then
y = x + 9 → (1)
2(x + y) = 46 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x + y = 23 → (2)
substitute y = x + 9 into (2)
x + x + 9 = 23
2x + 9 = 23 ( subtract 9 from both sides )
2x = 14 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 7
and y = x + 9 = 7 + 9 = 16
The 2 numbers are 7 and 16
