Question

The sum of two
numbers is 152 and
their difference is 40.
Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Answer: The numbers are 96 and 56

Explanation:

x+y=152

x-y=40

If you subtract the equations from one another, you will get

x+y=152

-(x-y)=40

So, 2y=112, making y=56

If you plug y=56 into x+y=152, you will get x=96