SOLUTION: Two numbers total 42 and have a diffrence of 18 find the two numbers the larger number and the smaller number

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Question 1193380: Two numbers total 42 and have a diffrence of 18 find the two numbers the larger number and the smaller number

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=42
x-y=18 now add them
2x+0y=60
x=30
y=12