SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 437 and the difference of the two numbers is 145. Find each of the numbers

Question 990058: The sum of two numbers is 437 and the difference of the two numbers is 145. Find each of the numbers

Answer by ikleyn(52814) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Add the first and the second equations. You will get

2x = 437 + 145 = 582.

Hence, x = = 291.

Now, substitute this value of x into the second equation to find y. You will get

291 - y = 145.

Hence, y = 291 - 145 = 146.

Answer. x = 291, y = 146.

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