chloe17x
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  • 11-11-2021
  • Mathematics
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Two numbers have a sum of 24 and a difference of 5. Use and algebraic method to find the two numbers.

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reinhard10158
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  • 13-11-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

x, y are the 2 numbers

x + y = 24

x - y = 5

x = y + 5

and that in the first equation

y + 5 + y = 24

2y = 19

y = 9.5

x = y + 5 = 9.5 + 5 = 14.5

the 2 numbers are 9.5 and 14.5.

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