SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 99. the difference of the two is 17. fin the numbers.
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Question 15832: the sum of two numbers is 99. the difference of the two is 17. fin the numbers.
Answer by pwac(253) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=first number
x+17=second number
x+x+17=99
2x+17=99 subtract 17 from both sides
2x=82 divide both sides by 2
x=41
x+17=58
Pete
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