SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 3. The sum is 19. Find the numbers.

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Question 897006: The difference of two numbers is 3. The sum is 19. Find the numbers.
Answer by thesvw(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the numbers are x and y.
x-y=3
x+y = 19
solve simultaneously
3+y +y =19
y = 8
x =11