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19 January, 23:14

The sum of two numbers is 26 and their difference is 20. find each of the numbers.

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  1. 19 January, 23:18
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    23 and 3

    23 + 3 = 26 and 23 - 3 = 20
  2. 19 January, 23:35
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    (1) x+y = 26

    (2) x-y = 20 from here we can find : x = 20+y

    We replace the ''x'' we found from (2) to the (1)

    20+y+y=26

    2y = 26-20

    2y=6

    y=3

    x = 20+y = 23

    Prove: 23+3 = 26 and 23-3 = 20
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