SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 44. Their difference is 22. Find the numbers.

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Question 1031284: The sum of two numbers is 44. Their difference is 22. Find the numbers.
Answer by ikleyn(52784) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 44,   (1)
x - y = 22.   (2)

Add equations (1) and (2) (both sides). You will get

2x = 44 + 22  --->  x = 66%2F2 = 33.

>U>Answer. x = 33, y = 33 - x = 33 - 22 = 11.