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The sum of two numbers is 70 and their difference is 30. Find the two numbers

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Answer:

Our two numbers are 50 and 20

Explanation:

Sum means add together

Difference means subtract each other

x + y = 70

x - y = 30

subtract from each other

2x = 100

divide both sides by 2

x = 50

our first number is 50

50 + y = 70

subtract both sides by 50

y = 20

Our two numbers are 50 and 20

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