SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 54. Find the numbers if their sum is 126
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Question 401537: The difference between two numbers is 54. Find the numbers if their sum is 126
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference between two numbers is 54.
Find the numbers if their sum is 126
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Equations:
x-y = 54
x+y =126
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Add to get:
2x = 180
x = 90
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Solve for "y":
x+y = 126
90 + y = 126
y = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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