Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 206.
The difference between them is 26.
Find the two numbers.
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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the two numbers.
The sum of the numbers is 206:
x + y = 206
The difference between the numbers is 26:
x - y = 26
We have the following system of equations:
x + y = 206
x - y = 26
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x = 116
y = 90
The two numbers are 116 and 90.