Problema Solution

the sum of two numbers is 33. their difference is 23. find the numbers.

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The numbers are 5 and 28

a) x+y=33

b) x-y=23

 

From b) x=23+y, then put that in a) 23+y+y=33, 2y=10, y=5, if y=5, x=23+5=28