Question

The difference between two numbers is 36. The sum of these two numbers is 62. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

x - y = 36
x + y = 62

x = 36 + y
36 + y + y = 62
2y = 62 - 36
2y = 26
y = 13

Can you take it from there?

Answer 2

Thank you, Sue! That's awesome!

Answer 3

You're welcome, Monica. :-)