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The sum of two numbers is 36. their difference is 12. What are the two numbers?
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The sum of two numbers is 36. their difference is 12. What are the two numbers?
x+y=36
x-y=12
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x=36-y
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(36-y)-y=12
36-2y=12
-2y=-24
y=12
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x+12=36
x=36-12
x=24
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