SOLUTION: two numbers have a total of 56 and a differance of 18 what are the numbers

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Question 310340: two numbers have a total of 56 and a differance of 18 what are the numbers
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+%2B+y+=+56
x+-+y+=+18
Add these 2 equations
2x+=+74
x+=+37
Use substitution:
37+%2B+y+=+56
y+=+56+-+37
y+=+19
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check answers:
37+%2B+19++=+56
56+=+56
OK
37+-+19+=+18
18+=+18
OK