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the sum of two numbers is 54 and their difference is 4. what are the numbers?

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 54 an d t h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s 4. w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers ?

Solution

The numbers : 29, 25

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 54

x - y = 4

x + y = 54, x - y = 4 : x = 29, y = 25

The numbers : 29, 25

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