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  • 08-12-2017
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 22 and there difference is 12 what are the numbers

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suspho
suspho suspho
  • 08-12-2017
22 - 12 = 10
10 : 2 = 5
5 + 12 = 17


5 and 17
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mathstudent55
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  • 08-12-2017
Let the numbers be x and y.
Sum means addition.
Difference means subtraction.

x + y = 22
x - y = 12

Add the equations above.

2x = 34

x = 17

Now substitute 17 for x in the first equation.

x + y = 22

17 + y = 22

y = 5

The numbers are 5 and 17.
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