SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 17. find the numbers if their sum is 87.

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Question 525324: The difference of two numbers is 17. find the numbers if their sum is 87.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The difference of two numbers is 17. find the numbers if their sum is 87.
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Equations:
x - y = 17
x + y = 87
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Add and solve for "x":
2x = 104
x = 52
Solve for "y":
x+y = 87
52 + y = 87
y = 35
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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