The sum of two numbers is 56. Their difference is 10. Find the numbers.

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Deshawn Mcneil

Mathematics

4 January, 01:31

The sum of two numbers is 56. Their difference is 10. Find the numbers.

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Milo Huffman · Answer 1

Milo Huffman 4 January, 01:38

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23 and 33 (23+33=56) (33-22=10)

Carlie Guerrero · Answer 2

23 and 33

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 56 ... x = 56 - y

x - y = 10

56 - y - y = 10

56 - 2y = 10

56 - 10 = 2y

46 = 2y

46/2 = y

23 = y

x - y = 10

x - 23 = 10

x = 10 + 23

x = 33

ur numbers are : 23 and 33