SOLUTION: the difference between two positive integers is 8 and their sum is 50.find the numbers.can you give me the solution.? THANKSS!!

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Question 765960: the difference between two positive integers is 8 and their sum is 50.find the numbers.can you give me the solution.? THANKSS!!
Answer by ramkikk66(644) About Me  (Show Source):
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Difference between the numbers is 8 and sum is 50.
Let the numbers be x and y

x - y = 8
or, y = x - 8

x + y = 50
Substituting for y as x - 8, 
x + x - 8 = 50
2*x = 50+8 = 58

x = 29
Therefore y = x - 8 = 21

The two numbers are 29 and 21.

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