SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 16. Find the numbers.

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Question 1175619: The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 16. Find the numbers.

Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 40   (further, lets say x is the larger number, x>y)

x - y = 16




Adding these (cancels y):

2x = 56

x = 28  -->  y = 12



The numbers are 28 and 12.