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17 December, 09:00

The sum of two numbers is 61 and the difference between the same two numbers is 25. What are the two numbers?

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  1. 17 December, 09:05
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    x + y = 61 ... (1)

    x - y = 25 ... (2)

    Adding (1) and (2)

    2x = 86

    x = 86/2

    x = 43

    And x + y = 61 ... (1)

    43 + y = 61

    y = 61 - 43

    y = 18

    The number are 43 and 18
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