Question

The sum of 2 numbers is 71 and their difference is 15. What are the 2 numbers? Plz answer with working out and i will mark you brainliest

Answer 1

43 and 28

Step-by-step explanation:

X and Y are two numbers

x+y=71

x-y=15

Adding both equations,

U will get 2x = 86

X=43

Y=71-43=28

Therefore two numbers are 43 and 28

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two numbers be x and y

given:x+y=71.....(i)

x-y=15.......(ii)

adding i and ii

x+y=71

+x-y=15

2x=86

x=43

from ii

x-y=15

43-y=15

y=28