SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is76 their difference is 12. find the numbers

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Question 599151: the sum of two numbers is76 their difference is 12. find the numbers
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=76
x-y=12
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2x = 88

2x=88

x = 88/2

x = 44

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x+y=76

44+y=76

y = 76-44

y = 32

So the two numbers are 44 and 32