Question

The sum of two numbers is 53. If their difference is 25 find both numbers.

Answer 1

x=39

y=14

Explanation:

x+y=53...(1)

x-y=25...(2)

(1)+(2): 2x==78

x=78/2

x=39

then

x+y=53

39+y=53

y=53-39

y=14