Question

Two numbers have a sum of 24 and a difference of 5. Use and algebraic method to find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

x, y are the 2 numbers

x + y = 24

x - y = 5

x = y + 5

and that in the first equation

y + 5 + y = 24

2y = 19

y = 9.5

x = y + 5 = 9.5 + 5 = 14.5

the 2 numbers are 9.5 and 14.5.