SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 7. Find the numbers using system of equations.

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Question 377882: The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 7. Find the numbers using system of equations.
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The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 7. Find the numbers using system of equations.
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Equations:
x + y = 25
x - y = 7
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Add to get:
2x = 32
x = 16
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Since x+y = 25, y = 25-16 = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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