Question

The sum of two numbers is 59 and the difference is 11

Answer 1

24 and 35

Explanation:

x + y = 59

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

substitute for x:

y + 11 + y = 59

simplify:

2y + 11 = 59

subtract 11 from each side of the equation:

2y = 48

divide both sides by 2:

y = 24

x = 35

Answer 2

35 and 24

Explanation:

35 + 24 = 59

35 - 24 = 11