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22 October, 16:14

The sum of two numbers is 60 and the difference is 2 what are the numbers.

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  1. 22 October, 16:37
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    Let the two numbers be x and y

    Then

    x + y = 60

    And

    x - y = 2

    x = y + 2

    Putting the value of x in the first equation we get

    x + y = 60

    y + 2 + y = 60

    2y + 2 = 60

    2y = 60 - 2

    2y = 58

    y = 58/2

    y = 29

    Now putting the value of y in the first equation we get

    x + y = 60

    x + 29 = 60

    x = 60 - 29

    x = 31

    So the value of the two numbers comes out to be 31 and 29. I hope the procedure is clear enough for you to understand.
  2. 22 October, 16:44
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    31 and 29 because 31 plus 29 is 60 and 31 minus 29 is 2
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