Question

the sum of two numbers is 71. if the difference is 37. find both numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

the two numbers are 54 and 17

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two numbers be x and y

Given: sum of two numbers=71

difference in 37

to find : the two numbers

solution: let the two numbers be x and y

x+y=71

x-y=37

elimination method:

x + y = 71

x - y = 37

(-). (+) (-)

2y = 34

2y=34

y=34÷2

y= 17

x+y=71

x+17=71

x =71-17

x=54