SOLUTION: The Sum of two numbers is 44. They're difference is 8. Find the larger number

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Question 933755: The Sum of two numbers is 44. They're difference is 8. Find the larger number
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=44
A-B=8
Add the equations together,
A%2BB%2BA-B=44%2B8
2A=52
A=26
Then,
26%2BB=44
B=18