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The sum of 2 numbers is 83 thier difference is 45 what are the two numbers

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64 and 19

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To solve this problem, we can set up a system of equations.

Let's represent the two numbers as x and y.

From the given information, we have the following equations:

  • x + y = 83
  • x - y = 45

We can use the method of elimination to solve this system of equations.

Adding the two equations together, we get:

  • 2x = 128

Solving for x, we find:

  • x = 64

Substituting the value of x back into one of the original equations, we can solve for y:

  • 64 + y = 83
  • y = 19

Therefore, the two numbers are 64 and 19.

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