Question 915166
The sum of two numbers is 76 --> x+y = 76
and their difference is 52 ---> x-y = 52


x+y = 76
x-y = 52


Add the equations


x+y = 76
x-y = 52
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2x+0y = 128


2x = 128


x = 128/2


x = 64


Use this to find y


x+y = 76


64+y = 76


y = 76-64


y = 12


So x = 64 and y = 12. Notice how 64+12 = 76 and how 64 - 12 = 52.


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The two numbers are 64 and 12.



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