Answer:
28.5 and 32.5
Step-by-step explanation:
create an equation to solve:
x + (x+4) =61
2x + 4 = 61 combine like terms
2x = 57 subtract 4 from both sides
x = 28.5 divide 2 from both sides
28.5 is the smaller number
the larger number is 4 more so:
28.5 + 4 = 32.5
32.5 is the larger number
check your work:
28.5 + 32.5 = 61
