SOLUTION: The sum of 2 numbers is 26 and the difference is 10. Help me how to solve the Linear Equations, please.

Question 453569: The sum of 2 numbers is 26 and the difference is 10. Help me how to solve the Linear Equations, please.
Found 2 solutions by edjones, solver91311:
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=26
x-y=10
-------add
2x=36
.
x=18
y=8
.
Ed
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Add the two equations and then solve the resulting single variable equation. Substitute that solution back into either of the original equations to solve for the other variable.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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