Problema Solution
the sum of two numbers is 58, and their difference is 16. Find the numbers.
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers
the sum of two numbers is 58
x + y = 58
their difference is 16
x - y = 16
by solving the system of equations
x + y = 58
x - y = 16
we find
x = 37
y = 21
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the numbers are 37 and 21.