Question

The sum of two numbers is 70. Their difference is 16. Find the numbers
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Answer 1

Answer:

according to question

a+b=70

a-b=16

by substituting

2a=86

a=86/2=43

1st no . =43

2nd no.= 43-b=16

=b=43-16=27

hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

Suppose one number =x

second number =70-x

x-(70-x)=16

x-70+x =16

2x=70+16

2x=86

86/2=x

43=x

Hence, one number =x

=43

second number=70-x

=70-43=27

The sum of two numbers is 70 and difference is 16.

The Numbers are 43 and 27.