SOLUTION: If the sum of two numbers is 97 and their difference is 37, their product is

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Question 1084304: If the sum of two numbers is 97 and their difference is 37, their product is
Answer by ikleyn(52775) About Me  (Show Source):
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The condition says

x + y = 97,
x - y = 37.

Add the two equation (both sides).

In this way find x.

Having x found, find y from either equation.

Then calculate the product x*y.