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The sum of two numbers is 76. Their difference is 36. Find the numbers

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The sum of two numbers is 76. Their difference is 36. Find the numbers


X+y= 76

X-y=36


Add x+x , y cancels out, add76+36


2x= 112


Divide 2 both sides


X= 61


Now substitute your x answer into first original equation


X+y =76

61+y =76


Subtract 61 both sides to get y .


Y= 76-61

Y= 15



Your two numbers are 61 and 15



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