SOLUTION: the sum of 2 numbers is 55.the difference is 7. what are the numbers?

Question 814670: the sum of 2 numbers is 55.the difference is 7. what are the numbers?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n + m = 55
m - n = 7
m = 7 + n
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n + m = 55
n + 7 + n = 55
2n = 55 - 7
2n = 48
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n = 24
m = 31
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