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  • 25-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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The difference of two numbers is 7, and their sum is 49. Find the two numbers.

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nsrosewine nsrosewine
  • 25-01-2021

Answer:

x= 28 and y=21

Step-by-step explanation:

x - y = 7

x + y = 49

add the two equation and the y's will cancel out

2x = 56  divide by 2

x = 28

replace 28 for x in the first equation and solve for y

28 - y = 7

y = 21

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