SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 40 and their sum is 96. Find the two numbers.

Question 139015: The difference between two numbers is 40 and their sum is 96. Find the two numbers.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, checkley77:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One of the numbers: x
The other number: y

Difference means subtract:

Sum means add:

Add the two equations:

I'll let you calculate the other number.
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-y=40
x+y=96 now add.
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2x=136
x=136/2
x=68 answer.
68-y=40
-y=40-68
-y=-24
y=24 answer.
proof:
68+24=96
96=96
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