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30 December, 19:37

the sum of two number is 70 and their difference is 24. write a system of equations to find the two number

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  1. 30 December, 19:45
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    The two numbers are 23 and 47.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the integers be x and (70-x)

    x - (70-x) = 24

    2x - 70 = 24 (collect terms)

    x - 35 = 12 (divide both sides by 2)

    x = 47 (add 35 to both sides)

    (70-x) = 70 - 47 = 23
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