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Find the value of two numbers if their sum is 130 and their difference is 28​

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79 and 51

They add to get 130 and subtract to get 28

User ChaseHardin
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Answer:

Explanation:

let the two numbers are x and y

x+y =130

x-y=28

on adding both the above equations

x+y+x-y = 130+28

2x = 158

x = 79

putting the value of x in any of the equation

79+y = 130

y = 130 -79

y = 51

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