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  • 21-05-2017
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The sum of two numbers is 54 and the difference is 18 . what are the numbers

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  • 21-05-2017
x + y = 54
x - y = 18   Add the two equations together
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2x   = 72     Divide both sides by 2

x = 36
36 + y = 54   Subtract 36 from both sides
y = 18
the numbers are 36 & 18
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