SOLUTION: the sum of 2 numbers is 29 and their difference is 13. solve.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Evaluation -> SOLUTION: the sum of 2 numbers is 29 and their difference is 13. solve.       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 599023: the sum of 2 numbers is 29 and their difference is 13. solve.
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x and y be the two numbers
x+y = 29
x-y = 13
solve simultaneously
x+y +x -y = 29 + 13
2x=42
x= 21
x+y = 29
y= 29-x= 29- 21 = 8
x is 21
y is 8