SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 24. When the second number is subtracted from the first number, the difference is 16. Find the two numbers.

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Question 1077349: The sum of two numbers is 24. When the second number is subtracted from the first number, the difference is 16. Find the two numbers.
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The sum of two numbers is 24. When the second number is subtracted from the first number, the difference is 16. Find the two numbers.
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x + y = 24
x - y = 16
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