Question

The sum of two numbers is 65 and the difference is 41

Answer 1

12 and 53

Explanation:

let 'x' = one number

let 'y' = other number

System of Equations:

x + y = 65

x - y = 41

Substitution Method:

x = 41 + y

41 + y + y = 65

2y = 24

y = 12

x + 12 = 65

x = 53