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  • 22-04-2020
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The sum of two numbers is 44 and the difference is 12. What are the numbers

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  • 22-04-2020

Answer:

16 and 28

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 44                    

x - y = 12

x = 12 + y

x + y = 44

12 + y + y = 44

12 + 2y = 44

2y = 32

y = 16

x + y = 44

x + 16 = 44

X = 28

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