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The sum of two numbers is 35. Their difference is 65. Find the numbers.

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50 & -15 is your answer

To find the sum of these two numbers, add them:

50 + (-15) = 35

50 - 15 = 35

35 = 35 (True)

To find the difference of these two numbers, subtract them. Note that two negatives = one positive:

50 - (-15) = 65

50 + 15 = 65

65 = 65 (True)

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