SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 37. The difference of these same numbers is 11. Find the numbers.

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Question 705783: The sum of two numbers is 37. The difference of these same numbers is 11. Find the numbers.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+Y=37
X-Y=11 ADD.
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2X=48
X=48/2
X=24 ANS.
24+Y=37
Y=37-24
Y=13 ANS.
PROOFS:
24+13=37
37=37
24-13=11
11=11