SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 26, and their difference is 20. Find each of the numbers.

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Question 265462: The sum of two numbers is 26, and their difference is 20. Find each of the numbers.
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The sum of two numbers is 26, and their difference is 20. Find each of the numbers.
2 numbers x and y
x + y = 26 (add this to second)
x - y = 20
x + y = 26
2x = 46 (solve this for x)
x = 23, therefore y is 3