SOLUTION: Solve the problem by using a system of equations: The sum of 2 numbers is 188 and their difference is 2. Find the numbers.

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Question 83707: Solve the problem by using a system of equations:
The sum of 2 numbers is 188 and their difference is 2. Find the numbers.
Answer by stanbon(48545) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of 2 numbers is 188 and their difference is 2.
x+y=188
x-y=2
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Add the equations to get:
2x=190
x=95
Substitute to solve for y:
95+y=188
y= 93
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Cheers,
Stan H.