Question
The sum of two numbers is equal to 63 and their difference is equal to 12. Find the numbers.
Answers
Ms. Sue
x + y = 63
x - y = 12
x = 63 - y
63 - y - y = 12
-2y = - 51
y = 25.5
x + 25.5 = 63
x = 37.5
x - y = 12
x = 63 - y
63 - y - y = 12
-2y = - 51
y = 25.5
x + 25.5 = 63
x = 37.5