SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 74, and their difference is 30. What are the two numbers?
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Question 876469: the sum of two numbers is 74, and their difference is 30. What are the two numbers?
Answer by harpazo(655) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x and y be the two numbers.
x + y = 74
x - y = 30
You have a system of equations in two variables. Use the substitution method to find your two numbers.
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