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the sum of two numbers is 41 and their difference is 5. what are the numbers?

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 41 an d t h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s 5. w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers ?

Solution

The numbers : 23, 18

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 41

x - y = 5

x + y = 41, x - y = 5 : x = 23, y = 18

The numbers : 23, 18

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