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  • 15-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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The sum of 2 numbers is 56 and the difference is 16 what are the numbers

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clarch19
clarch19 clarch19
  • 16-01-2021

Answer:

36 and 20

Step-by-step explanation:

let x = one number

let y = second number

set up system of equations:

x + y = 56

x - y = 16

add the two equations to get:  2x = 72

therefore, x = 36 and y = 20

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