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The sum of two numbers is 138 and their difference is 88.Find the two numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 138 an d t h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s 88. F in d t h e tw o n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 113, 25

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 138

x - y = 88

x + y = 138, x - y = 88 : x = 113, y = 25

The numbers : 113, 25

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