Question

The sum of two no. is58 if the difference is 24 then the no. Are

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE TWO UNKNOWN NUMBERS BE X AND Y

GIVEN :

X+Y = 58..............(1)

X-Y = 24...............(2)

(1)+(2)

2 X = 82

X = 41.

SUBSTITUTING IN (2)

41 -Y = 24

Y = 41-24

Y = 17.

THEREFORE THE TWO NUMBERS ARE : 41 AND 17

PROOF:

41+17 = 58

41-17 = 24.

HENCE PROVED.

HOPE THIS HELPS.

Answer 2

Answer:

The two numbers are 41 and 17.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the bigger number be 'x' and smaller number be 'y'

So, given: x + y = 58 and,

                 x - y = 24

Solving by elimination:

x + y = 58

x - y = 24

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2 x = 82

x = 41

and y = x - 24 = 41 - 24

      y = 17