Question

The sum is two numbers is 65. The difference of the two numbers is 17. Write systems of equations and find two numbers

Answer 1

41 and 24

Explanation:

x+y=65 -------(A)

x-y=17 -------- (B)

(A)+(B)

(x+y)+(x-y)=65+17

2x=82

x=41

(B)===>

41-y=17

y=41-17

y=24