SOLUTION: Two intergers add up to 72 and their difference is 20. What are these numbers?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: Two intergers add up to 72 and their difference is 20. What are these numbers?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 670646: Two intergers add up to 72 and their difference is 20. What are these numbers?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Two intergers (x & y) add up to 72 and their difference is 20.

 x + y = 72

 x - y = 20

   2x = 92

    x = 46  and y = 26