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The difference of two numbers is 18. The sum of the two numbers is 62. Let x be the greater number, and let y be the lesser number. Please help ASAP
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The difference of two numbers is 18. The sum of the two numbers is 62. Let x be the greater number, and let y be the lesser number.

Please help ASAP

User Imesh Chandrasiri
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Answer:

x=40,y=22

Explanation:

62/2=31

31+9=40

31-9=22

40+22=62

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