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01-07-2016
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Two numbers total 86 and have a difference of 12. Find the two numbers.

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olemakpadu olemakpadu

01-07-2016

let the two numbers be x and y.

x + y = 86
+
x - y = 12
_________
2x + 0 = 98
__________

2x = 98

x = 98/2

x = 49

From x + y = 86

49 + y = 86

y = 86 - 49

y = 37

The numbers are 49 and 37.

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