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The sum of two numbers is 61 and the difference is 15. what are the numbers?
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The sum of two numbers is 61 and the difference is 15. what are the numbers?

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Answer:

the numbers are 23 and 38

Explanation:

(a+b=61) - (a-b=15)

2b=46

b=23

a+b=61

a+23=61

a=38.

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