The sum of two numbers is 48. The difference of the two numbers is 4. Find the numbers.
2 answers
The two numbers are 24 and 24.
x + y = 48
x - y = 4
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2 x = 52
x = 26
y = x - 4 = 22
x - y = 4
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2 x = 52
x = 26
y = x - 4 = 22