SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 50 and their difference is 40. What are the two numbers?

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Question 440372: The sum of two numbers is 50 and their difference is 40. What are the two numbers?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+40=50
2x=10
x=5
x+40=45..