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  • 12-12-2016
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Two numbers total 42 and have a difference of 8 find the two numbers

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  • 12-12-2016
x+y = 42
x-y = 8
x = 8+y

Substitute it in 1st equation,
8+y+y=42
2y = 34
y = 17

Substitute it in 1st eq.,
x = 42-17 = 25

So, the two numbers are 25 & 17

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