Question 812725
The sum of two numbers is one hundred seventy eight. The difference between the number is six. What is the product of the two numbers ?
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Equations:
x + y = 78
x - y =  6
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Add to get::
2x = 84
x = 42
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 78
42 + y = 78
y = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.