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The sum of two numbers is 125 and their difference is 47. Find each of the numbers

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86 and 39

Explanation:

let A is the first letter and B is the second number

A+B=125

A-B=47

2A=172

A=86

A+B=125

86+B=125

B=125-86

B=39

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