SOLUTION: two numbers equal 92 the difference between the two numbers is 21

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Question 121097: two numbers equal 92 the difference between the two numbers is 21
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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two numbers equal 92 the difference between the two numbers is 21
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EQUATIONS:
x+y = 92
x-y = 21
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Add the two equations.
2x = 113
x = 56.5
y = 92-56.5 = 35.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.