The sum of two numbers is 27 and the difference is 19. Find the 2 numbers.

the sum of two numbers is 27. their difference is 5. find the number

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the first number and y be the second number ... so we have

x + y = 27

x - y = 5 Adding the equations, we have

2x = 32 Dividing through by 2, we have

x = 16 And substituting or x in the first equation, we have

16 + y = 27 Subtract 16 from both sides

y = 11