SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 46, and the differance is 6. What are the numbers larger number smaller number

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Question 341213: the sum of two numbers is 46, and the differance is 6. What are the numbers
larger number smaller number
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = one number
Let y = the other number

x + y = 46
x - y = 6
You have a system of linear equation in two variables.
Can you take it from here?