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the sum of two number is 56.their difference is 18.find the number

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb er i s 56. t h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s 18. f in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 19

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 56

x - y = 18

x + y = 56, x - y = 18 : x = 37, y = 19

The number : 19

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