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Two numbers total 66 and have a difference of 22. Find the two numbers​

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x + y = 66

y - x = 22 (rearrange for y)

y = x - 22 (substitute this into the top equation)

x + (x - 22) = 66

2x - 22 = 66

Add 22 to both sides

2x = 88

x = 44

The two numbers are 44 and 22

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Answer:

The solution is x= 44 and y =22

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Two numbers total 66 and have a difference of 22. Find the two numbers​-example-1
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