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  • 10-12-2019
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 52 and the difference is 10. What are the numbers?

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JoeMama7800
JoeMama7800 JoeMama7800
  • 10-12-2019

The numbers are 21 and 31

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PollyP52 PollyP52
  • 10-12-2019

Answer:

21 and 31.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the 2 numbers are x and y then:

x + y = 52

x - y = 10    Adding these 2 equations to remove y:

2x = 62

x = 31.

So

31 - y = 10

31-10 = y

21 = y.

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