Let the smaller number = x
and the larger number = y
Then, ...(i)
and ...(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get
which is a quadratic equation in y. We can solve it by factorisation method.
which is a quadratic equation in y. We can solve it by factorisation method.
When y = -10, then
∴
When y = 18, then
If smaller number = 12
Then, larger number =
If smaller number = -12
Then, larger number =
Hence, the required numbers are 18, 12 or 18, –12. Ans.