The sum of two numbers is 51. The difference of the same numbers is 15. What are the two numbers?

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Eric Fortis asked Sep 10, 2023

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The sum of two numbers is 51. The difference of the same numbers is 15. What are the two numbers?

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Answer:

33 and 18

Explanation:

x+y=51

x-y=15

adding,

x+y=51

x-y=15

______

2x=66

x=33

33+y=51

y=18

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