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The difference of two numbers is 19. Their sum is 27. Find the numbers

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Answer:

23 and 4

Explanation:

x-y=19

x+y=27

x=19+y

(19+y)+y=27

19+2y=27

2y=8

y=4

x-4=19

x=23

23+4=27

23-4=19

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