Question

The sum of two numbers is 51.

Answer 1

Answer:

21 and 30

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 51

x - y = 9

add the two equations and y's will cancel out

2x = 42  divide by 2

x = 21   so put 21 in for x in the top equation and solve

21 + y = 51

y = 30