The sum of two numbers is 83. The difference of the two numbers is 25. What are the two numbers

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Jordan Morris · Answer 1 · 2021-07-21T02:00:04+0000

Answer:

54 and 29

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be a and b

a + b = 83

a - b = 25

Solve by elimination method

2a = 108

a = 54

54 - b = 25

b = 54 - 25 = 29

Therefore the two numbers are 54 and 29