Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is equal to 63 and their difference is equal to 12. Find the numbers.
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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the two numbers, and let y>x.
x + y = 63
y - x = 12
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x = 25.5
y = 37.5
The two numbers are 25.5 and 37.5.