SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 36 and their difference is 6. Find the larger of the two numbers. Please help

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Question 403284: The sum of two numbers is 36 and their difference is 6. Find the larger of the two numbers.
Please help
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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36/2 = 18
6/2 = 3
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18 ± 3 = 15 & 21