SOLUTION: two numbers have a total of 97 and a difference of 43. find the two numbers

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Question 397711: two numbers have a total of 97 and a difference of 43. find the two numbers
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
two numbers have a total of 97 and a difference of 43. find the two numbers
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Equations:
x+y = 97
x-y = 43
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Add and solve for "x":
2x = 140
x = 70
Then y = 27
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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