Let smaller number = x and
larger number = 83 - x
as per given condition
smaller number = divisor
larger number = dividend
quotient = 4
remainder = 8
As we know
Dividend = Divisor * quotient + remainder
so algebraic expression will be
83 - x = x * 4 + 8
83 - x = 4x + 8
align like terms and we get;
83 - 8 = 4x + x
75 = 5x
divide both side by 5 and we get;
x = 15
So, smaller number = x = 15
larger number = 83 - x = 83 - 15 = 68 |