SOLUTION: the sum of a certain number and a second number is 24. The first number minus the second is 40. Find the numbers.

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Question 524475: the sum of a certain number and a second number is 24. The first number minus the second is 40. Find the numbers.
Answer by deborabr(181) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=24
+
x-y=40
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2x=64
x=64/2
x=32
substituting x to find y
32+y=24
y=24-32
y=-8
is correct because
32+(-8)=24
32-8=24
and
32-(-8)=40
32+8=40