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25 November, 05:24

The sum of two numbers is 45. Their difference is 71. Find the numbers

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  1. 25 November, 05:36
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    58 and - 13

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Solve using elimination:

    x+y=45

    x-y=71

    2x=116

    x=58

    Plug 58 as x into any equation

    (58) + y=45

    y = - 13

    CHECK!

    58 + (-13) = 45

    58 - (-13) = 71
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