SOLUTION: a and b represent 2 different whole numbers .If A + B = 216 and A - B = 38 , find the value of B

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Question 854678: a and b represent 2 different whole numbers .If A + B = 216 and A - B = 38 , find the value of B
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.A+%2B+B+=+216
2.A+-+B+=+38+
Add the equations together,
A%2BB%2BA-B=216%2B38
2A=254
A=127
Then use either equation to solve for B
127%2BB=216
B=89