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The sum of two numbers is 152 and their difference is 40. Find the two numbers.

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1 answer:

Alex777 [14]2 years ago

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Answer: The numbers are 96 and 56

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x+y=152

x-y=40

If you subtract the equations from one another, you will get

x+y=152

-(x-y)=40

So, 2y=112, making y=56

If you plug y=56 into x+y=152, you will get x=96

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