Question

The sum of the two numbers is 42 and their difference is 2. Find the number.

Please explain step by step.

Answer 1

Answer:

x+y=42.. 1

x - y = 2....2

from equation 1 and 2.

2x = 44

x = 22

substituting the value of x = 25 in equation 2

22 - y = 8

y = 22 - 8

y = 14

x = 22 and y = 14

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