SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 186.the difference between the same two numbers is 32.what are the two numbers.

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Question 741224: The sum of two numbers is 186.the difference between the same two numbers is 32.what are the two numbers.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+Y=186
X-Y=32 ADD.
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2X=218
X=218/2
X=109 ANS. FOR THE LARGER NUMBER.
109+Y=186
Y=186-109
Y=77 ANS. FOR THE SMALLER NUMBER.
PROOF:
109-77=32
32=32