SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 45. their difference is 71. find the numbers
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Question 1024123: The sum of two numbers is 45. their difference is 71. find the numbers
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
The sum of two numbers is 45.
x + y = 45
their difference is 71
x - y = 71
........
x + y = 45
x - y = 71
add
2x = 116
x = 58
Substitute x = 58 into:-
x + y = 45
58 + y = 45
y = 45 - 58
y = -13
Two numbers are 58 and -13
Hope this helps :-)
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