Problema Solution

sum of 2 numbers is 500

difference is 220

larger number is greater than 300

smaller number is less than 200

what are the 2 numbers?

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let 'x' and 'y' represent the numbers and x>y


sum of two numbers is 500:


x + y = 500


difference is 220:


x - y = 220


larger number is greater than 300:


x > 300


smaller number is less than 200:


y < 200


by solving the system of equations:


x + y = 500


x - y = 220


we find:


x = 360


y = 140


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360 is bigger than 300


140 is smaller than 200


the two numbers are 360 and 140.