Question

The sum of two number is 146 and
their difference is 18. find the
number. in word problem​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two numbers be x and y

According to question

x+y=146

x-y=18

When we add both the equations we get 2x = 164

Thus, x= 82

If x is 82 then y will be 64.

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Answer 2

Answer:

82 and 64

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 2 numbers be a and b.

$a+b = 146 --(1)$

$a-b = 18 --(2)$

add (1) and (2)

$a+b+a-b = 146 + 18$

$2a = 164$

$a = 164/2$

$a = 82$

Then b is equal to,

$a+b = 146$

$82+b = 146$

$b = 146-82$

$b = 64$