SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 48, and their difference is 24 what are the numbers

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Question 392812: the sum of two numbers is 48, and their difference is 24 what are the numbers
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+Y=48
X-Y=24 ADD
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2X=72
X=36 ANS.
36+Y=48
Y=48-36
Y=12 ANS.
PROOF:
36-12=24
24=24