SOLUTION: The sum of 2 numbers is 94 and their difference is 122. Find these numbers

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Question 994522: The sum of 2 numbers is 94 and their difference is 122. Find these numbers
Found 2 solutions by macston, MathTherapy:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and y are two numbers
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x-y=122
x=122+y
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x+y=84
(122+y)+y=84
2y=-38
y=-19
x=122+y=122-19=103
ANSWER: The numbers are 103 and -19
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CHECK:
x+y=84
103+(-19)=84
84=84
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Answer by MathTherapy(10553) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of 2 numbers is 94 and their difference is 122. Find these numbers
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