SOLUTION: David is thinking of two numbers. Their sum is 5. Their difference is 349. What are the two numbers?

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Question 1131090: David is thinking of two numbers. Their sum is 5. Their difference is 349. What are the two numbers?
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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1) x + y = 5
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2) x - y = 349
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add equations 1 and 2 together
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2x = 354
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x = 177
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substitute for x in equation 1
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177 + y = 5
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y = -172
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the two numbers are 177, -172
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check the answer using equation 2
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177 -(-172) = 349
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177 + 172 = 349
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349 = 349
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answer ok
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