Problema Solution
the sum of two numbers is 134 and their difference is 36. find the numbers.
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Lets denote the numbers with x and y.
x + y =134 (the sum of two numbers is 134)
x - y = 36 ( their difference is 36)
The solution of the system of equations
x + y =134
x - y = 36
gives the result
x = 85
y = 49
One number is 85 and the other 49.