SOLUTION: sum of two positive numbers is 126 and the difference is 12. find the two numbers

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Question 765273: sum of two positive numbers is 126 and the difference is 12. find the two numbers
Answer by suruman(21) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the numbers be x,y
(x+y) = 126
(x-y) = 12
Adding the above equations,
2*x = 138
x = 69
Thus, y = 126 - 69 = 57.
Thus the two numbers are : 69 and 57.