SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 25. their difference is 7.find number

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Question 410868: the sum of two numbers is 25. their difference is 7.find number
Answer by armstrkl(28) About Me  (Show Source):
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+x+%2B+%28x-7%29+=+25
2x-7=25
2x=32
x=16
The two numbers are 16 and 16-7= 9