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The sum of two numbers is 30 and their difference is 2. Find the two numbers by writing and solving a system of equations.
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Reiny
x+y = 30
x-y = 2
add them
2x = 32
x = 16
then, mentally, y = 14
check:
16+14 = 30
16-14 = 2 , yeahhh!
x-y = 2
add them
2x = 32
x = 16
then, mentally, y = 14
check:
16+14 = 30
16-14 = 2 , yeahhh!
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