SOLUTION:
two numbers total 64 and have a difference of 26. use x and y as an unknown number.
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two numbers total 64 and have a difference of 26. use x and y as an unknown number.
Answer by piglet162431(90) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's make an equation
y=x+26
x + x +26=64
2x+26=64
2x=38
x= 19
Now, to figure out what's y, use the first equation.
y=19+26
y=45
the numbers are 19 and 26
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