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The sum of tow numbers is 5, and their difference is 26. Find the two numbers.
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Answered by
bobpursley
m+n=5
m-n=26
add the equations
2m=31
m= 15.5
but m+n=5 so
n= 5-m=-10.5
check
m-n=26
15.5-(-10.5)=26
checks.
m-n=26
add the equations
2m=31
m= 15.5
but m+n=5 so
n= 5-m=-10.5
check
m-n=26
15.5-(-10.5)=26
checks.
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