SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 70, their difference is 22. What are the numbers?

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Question 972220: The sum of two numbers is 70, their difference is 22. What are the numbers?
Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the numbers be x and y.
x+y=70.............equation 1
x-y=22.............equation 2
Adding equations 1 and 2 we get,
2x=70+22
2x=92
x=46
y=70-46=24
The numbers are 46 and 24.