SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 24. Find the numbers if their sum is 88.

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Question 612557: The difference between two numbers is 24. Find the numbers if their sum is 88.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The difference between two numbers is 24. Find the numbers if their sum is 88.
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x-y = 24
x+y = 88
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Add and solve for "x":
2x = 112
x = 56
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y = 88-56 = 32
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Cheers,
Stan H.