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Question 230975: I am unsure of this word problem because I feel like there is a number missing, please help me with step by step directions on how to get the correct answer.
Two integers have a sum of 255. The difference of the two numbers is 45. What are the two numbers. Solve using the determinant arithmetic method or other metho to solve.
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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two integers: x & y
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Two integers have a sum of 255.
x + y = 255
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The difference of the two numbers is 45.
x - y = 45
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What are the two numbers.
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Elimination is the easy way. add the two equations
x + y = 255
x - y = 45
----------------adding eliminates y
2x = 300
x = 150
;
150 + y = 255
y = 255 - 150
y = 105
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 255
x - y = 45
------------ Add
2x = 300
x = 150
--------
y = 105
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