SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 5. Their difference is 30. Find the numbers.

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Question 964930: The sum of two numbers is 5. Their difference is 30. Find the numbers.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=5
A-B=30
Add the equations,
A%2BB%2BA-B=5%2B30
2A=35
Now solve for A.
Then use either equation to solve for B.