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The difference between two numbers is 11 and their sum is 85. Find the numbers

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Answer:

x=48, y=37

Explanation:

x-y=11, then y=x-11

x+y=85

substitute for y:

x+(x-11)=85

2x-11=85

2x=96

x=48, then y=37

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