The sum of two numbers is 56 and their difference is 38 . Set up two equations by letting x and y be the two numbers.Use x as the larger of the 2 numbers.Sum equation:

Solución

Solución

The numbers : 47, 9

Pasos de solución

Represent the numbers with

x and y

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 56

x - y = 38

x + y = 56, x - y = 38 : x = 47, y = 9

The numbers : 47, 9

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