SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 82. The difference is 24 write systems equations

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Question 854712: The sum of two numbers is 82. The difference is 24 write systems equations
Answer by Seutip(231) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's say:
x - be the first number
x-24 - be the second number

If y is the second number therefore,
x-y=24
y=x-24

x+x-24=82
2x=58
x=29
The numbers are 29 and 5 hope that helps!
@seutip