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The sum of two numbers is 23.5. Their difference is 19.5. Find the two numbers.

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 23.5. Their difference is 19.5. Find the two numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 21.5, 2

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 23.5

x - y = 19.5

x + y = 23.5, x - y = 19.5 : x = 21.5, y = 2

The numbers : 21.5, 2

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