Question

The sum of two numbers is 92. The difference of two numbers is 24. What are the numbers?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the numbers be x and y

x + y = 92..........(1)

x - y = 24..........(2)

Adding (1) and (2)

2x = 116

x = 116/2

x = 58

From (1)... x + y = 92

58 + y = 92

y = 92 - 58

y = 34

Answer 2

a = 58

b = 34

Explanation:

a + b = 92

a - b = 24

add

a + b + a - b = 92 + 24

2a = 116

a = 116 : 2

a = 58

b = 92 - 58

b = 34