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The sum of two numbers is 842. The difference is 314. Find the numbers.

User Akash Rao
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Answer:

The numbers are 578 and 264

Explanation:

Let

x-----> the greater number

y----> the smaller number

we know that

x+y=842 -----> equation A

x-y=314 -----> equation B

Adds equation A and equation B

x+y=842

x-y=314

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x+x=842+314

2x=1,156

x=578

Find the value of y

578+y=842

y=842-578=264

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