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The sum of two numbers is 132 and their difference is 66 find the number

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Answer:

99 and 33

Explanation:

let x and y be the 2 numbers, with x being the larger of the 2, then

x + y = 132 → (1)

x - y = 66 → (2)

add (1) and (2) term by term to eliminate y

(x + x) + (y - y) = 132 + 66

2x + 0 = 198

2x = 198 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 99

substitute x = 99 into (1) and solve for y

99 + y = 132 ( subtract 99 from both sides )

y = 33

the 2 numbers are 99 and 33

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