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The sum of 2 numbers is 144 and their difference is 88 what is it

Solution

T h e s u m o f 2 n u mb ers i s 144 an d t h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s 88 w ha t i s i t

Solution

The numbers : 116, 28

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 144

x - y = 88

x + y = 144, x - y = 88 : x = 116, y = 28

The numbers : 116, 28

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