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27 August, 02:24

The sum of two numbers is 32 and the difference is 10. what are the numbers?

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  1. 27 August, 02:50
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    X and y are the numbers

    x+y=32

    x-y=10

    such that x>y

    so

    add them equations

    x+y=32

    x-y=10 +

    2x+0y=42

    2x=42

    divide both sides by 2

    x=21

    x+y=32

    21+y=32

    minus 21 both sides

    y=11

    the numbers are 11 and 21
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