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If sum of two number is 36 and their difference is 10 find two number

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the pairs are 23 and 13. those are their pairs
User Lyonanderson
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Answer:

x+y = 36

x-y = 10

Add these two equations to get

2x = 46

x = 23

Sub x=23 into either equation, I like the first.

23 + y = 36

y = 13

23,13 are the pair.

User Kevin Robatel
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