SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 41 and their difference is 14. Find the numbers.

Question 150047: The sum of two numbers is 41 and their difference is 14. Find the numbers.
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The sum of two numbers is 41 and their difference is 14. Find the numbers.
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We can write two simple equations from this:
x + y = 41
x - y = 14
-------------adding eliminate y, find x
2x = 55
x =
x = 27.5
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Find y using the sum equation
27.5 + y = 41
y = 41 - 27.5
y = 13.5
:
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Check solutions in the difference equation:
27.5 - 13.5 = 14
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