SOLUTION: Find two numbers whose sum is 37 and their difference is 13. Thank You

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Question 274672: Find two numbers whose sum is 37 and their difference is 13. Thank You
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=37
x-y=7 add.
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2x=44
x=44/2
x=22 ans.
22+y=37
y=37-22
y=15 ans.
Proof:
22-15=7
7=7