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The sum between two numbers is 170 and their difference is 110, what is the larger of the two numbers

The sum between two numbers is 170 and their difference is 110, what is the larger of the two numbers
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The sum between two numbers is 170 and their difference is 110, what is the larger of the two numbers

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x + y = 170
x - y = 110 Add these two equations.
2x = 280 Divide by 2
x = 280/2
x = 140
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