SOLUTION: I have two numbers. Thier sum is 10 and thier difference is 46. What are my two numbers?

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Question 1015805: I have two numbers. Thier sum is 10 and thier difference is 46. What are my two numbers?
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, ikleyn:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the two numbers be "x" and "y"

x+y = 10
x-y = 46

==> 2x = 56 or x = 28. Then y = -18.

Answer by ikleyn(52887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I have two numbers. Their sum is 10 and their difference is 46. What are my two numbers?
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28 and -18.