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The sum of two numbers x and y is 52. The difference between the two numbers is 8.Find the values of x and y.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers x an d y i s 52. T h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n t h e tw o n u mb ers i s 8. F in d t h e v a l u es o f x an d y .

Solution

The numbers : 30, 22

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 52

x - y = 8

x + y = 52, x - y = 8 : x = 30, y = 22

The numbers : 30, 22

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