Problema Solution

find two numbers whose sum is 34 and whose difference is 10

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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers


the sum is 34


x + y = 34


the difference is 10


x - y = 10


by solving the system of equations


x + y = 34

x - y = 10


we find


x = 22


y = 12


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