Question 839853
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Hi,
Let x & y represent the two numbers
Write as You read:
The sum of two numbers is 31. 
The difference of the two numbers is 5
 x + y = 31
<u> x - y = 5</u>
 2x = 36
  x = 18, the other number y is 13   (31-18)
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