The sum of two numbers is 73. Their difference is 21. Find the larger number.?

1 answer

x+y = 73
x-y = 21
add them
2x = 94
x = 47
sub into the firs
47+y = 73
y = 26

check: 47+26 = 73 and 47-26 = 21

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