Question

9. The difference between two numbers is 24. Find the numbers if their
sum is 88.

Answer 1

the two numbers are 54 and 32

Answer 2

The numbers are 56 and 32

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y

x - y = 24

x = 24 + y --- ( 1 )

x + y = 88 --- ( 2 )

Substitute ( 1 ) into ( 2 ):

24 + y + y = 88

2y = 88 - 24

2y = 64

y = 32

Substitute y = 32 into ( 1 ):

x = 24 + 32

x = 56