x + y = 58
x - y = 22
--------------------Add the equations.
x = = 40.
y = 58-x = 58-40 = 18.
Solved.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 58 and the difference is 22 . What are the numbers?
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The larger number is 1/2 the sum of 58+22
The smaller is 1/2 the difference 58-22