SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 70. the difference between these numbers is 24. find the two numbers.

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Question 407506: the sum of two numbers is 70. the difference between these numbers is 24. find the two numbers.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'll get you started by setting up the equations.


Let x and y be your two unknown numbers.


So if "the sum of two numbers is 70", then this means that x%2By=70 (ie add x and y, your two unknown numbers, to get 70)


Also, if "the difference between these numbers is 24", then x-y=24. Note: this implies that x is the larger number (ie x%3Ey). Basically subtract y from x to get the difference of 24.


So you now have the system of equations

system%28x%2By=70%2Cx-y=24%29


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