SOLUTION: i have two numbers. the sum is 36 and the difference is 9. what are the two numbers?

Question 216868: i have two numbers. the sum is 36 and the difference is 9. what are the two numbers?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i have two numbers. the sum is 36 and the difference is 9. what are the two numbers?
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Equations:
a + b = 36
a - b = 9
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Add to get 2a = 45
a = 45/2 = 22.5 (the larger number)
b = 36-a = 36-22.5 = 13.5 (the smaller number)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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