SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 46. Their difference is 32. Find the numbers. Use the equations to solve the problem. I got 39 for the first number is that right? I do not know how to f

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Question 1074614: The sum of two numbers is 46. Their difference is 32. Find the numbers. Use the equations to solve the problem. I got 39 for the first number is that right? I do not know how to find the 2nd number, I am supposed to find. How do I find the 2nd number
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The sum of two numbers is 46. Their difference is 32. Find the numbers.
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x + y = 46
x - y = 32
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2x = 78
x = 39
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x - y = 32
39 - y = 32
y = 7