Asked by Lucas

The sum of two numbers is 82. The difference is 16. What are the two numbers?

8 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

x + y = 82
x - y = 16

x = 82 - y

82 - y - y = 16

-2y = - 66

y = 33

x + 33 = 82

x = 49

8 years ago

Answered by Reiny

x+y=82
x-y = 16

add them to solve for x
subtract them to solve for y

8 years ago

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