Asked by brian

the difference between 2 numbers is 24. find the numbers if their sum is 88
Answered by PsyDAG
x + y = 88
x - y = 24

Adding one equation to the other gives you:

2x = 112

x = 56

Substitute in one equation to find y, then put both values in the other to check.

Answered by larry
1+2-3