the sum of two numbers is 60. the difference of the two different of the two numbers is -12. what are the two numbers

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SudarakaR asked Nov 28, 2023

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the sum of two numbers is 60. the difference of the two different of the two numbers is -12. what are the two numbers

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Answer:

the numbers are 24 and 36

Explanation:

y+x=60

y-x= -12

add them

2y= 48

y= 24

x= 60-24

x=36

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