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.