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5 February, 15:35

The sum of two numbers is 52 and the difference is 10. What are the numbers?

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  1. 5 February, 15:50
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    21 and 31.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If the 2 numbers are x and y then:

    x + y = 52

    x - y = 10 Adding these 2 equations to remove y:

    2x = 62

    x = 31.

    So

    31 - y = 10

    31-10 = y

    21 = y.
  2. 5 February, 16:01
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    The numbers are 21 and 31
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