SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 51 and the difference is 19. what are the two numbers

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Question 322187: the sum of two numbers is 51 and the difference is 19. what are the two numbers
Answer by Jk22(389) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b=51
a-b=19
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2a=51+19=70=>a=35,b=16