SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 20. The difference between the two numbers is 5. Find the two numbers.

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Question 925733: The sum of two numbers is 20. The difference between the two numbers is 5. Find the two numbers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x and y represent the two numbers
x+ y = 20
x - y = 5
2x = 25
x = 12.5 and y = 7.5 20-12.5