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.