Question

the sum and difference of two numbers are 38 and 22 respectively. find the numbers?​

Answer 1

Answer:

30 and 8

Step-by-step explanation:

let the 2 numbers be x and y

x+y = 38

x-y=22

+ -    +

2x=60

x=30

y=8

Answer 2

Answer:

$x+x+22=38\\2x=38-22\\2x=16(then solve)$

Step-by-step explanation: You start by assuming that the first number is $x$ or any other letter. then assume the second number by adding $x$ to the difference, so it is $x+22$ . After you add all the assumptions and equate them to the sum given , then solve and after proof your answers