SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 31. The difference of the two numbers is 5. Find the two numbers

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Question 839853: The sum of two numbers is 31. The difference of the two numbers is 5. Find the two numbers
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Hi,

Let x & y represent the two numbers

Write as You read:

The sum of two numbers is 31. 

The difference of the two numbers is 5

 x + y = 31

 x - y = 5

 2x = 36

  x = 18, the other number y is 13   (31-18)

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