Question 1023085: The sum of two numbers is 131, and their difference is 37. Find the value of these two numbers Answer by ikleyn(52866) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
The sum of two numbers is 131, and their difference is 37. Find the value of these two numbers
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x + y = 131, (1)
x - y = 37. (2)
Every time when you see such a system, add two equations.
Here you will get
2x = 131 + 37 = 168.
Hence, x = = 84.
Find yourself the other number.