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The sum of two numbers is 74 and their difference is 24. Find the numbers

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 74 an d t h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s 24. F in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 49, 25

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 74

x - y = 24

x + y = 74, x - y = 24 : x = 49, y = 25

The numbers : 49, 25

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