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  • 11-12-2016
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 38. Their difference is 50. What are the numbers?

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SJ2006
SJ2006 SJ2006
  • 12-12-2016
Let, the numbers = x,y
Now, x + y = 38
x - y = 50, x = 50 + y

Substitute it into first equation,
50 + y + y = 38
2y = 38 - 50
y = -12 / 2
y = -6

Substitute it into first equation,
x - 6 = 38
x = 38 + 6 = 44

So, your final answer is x = 44 & y = -6

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