The sum of two numbers is 84, and their difference is 22. What is the larger number?

Hanshenrik asked Sep 14, 2023

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The larger of the two must be x + 22. So, x + x + 22 = 2x + 22 = 84. Subtract 22 from both sides to get 2x = 62. Divided by 2 to get x = 31.

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