document.write( "Question 1128117: The sum of two numbers divided by 2 gives a quotient of 26, and their difference divided by 2 gives a quotient of 19. What are the numbers? State the numbers in the descending order.
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document.write( "The condition LITERALLY says THIS:\r\n" );
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document.write( " = 26,     (1)\r\n" );
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document.write( " = 19.     (2)\r\n" );
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document.write( "Add the equations. You will get\r\n" );
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document.write( " +  = 26 + 19 = 45,   or   x = 45.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Now SUBTRACT eq(2) from eq(1). Then you will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "y = 26-19 = 7.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer.  The numbers are 45 and 7.\r\n" );
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