SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 201 and the difference between them is 11. Find the two numbers.

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Question 382729: The sum of two numbers is 201 and the difference between them is 11. Find the two numbers.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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We have
a+b = 201
a-b = 11

Adding the two equations we obtain
2a = 212 --> a = 106 --> b = 95